Events

Campus Ministry and the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. John’s University present

Walk for the Homeless

A 5K walk in solidarity with the poor of our city. As Jesus died for us all on this day, we hope to demonstrate our willingness to share in Christ’s suffering, so that the world might share in His resurrection.

This Walk is a pilgrimage in solidarity with the homeless. Our hope is to raise money and awareness of the homeless epidemic; therefore we encourage active participation (banners, prayer, etc.). We discourage stopping for food and other purchases, listening to portable radios, lagging behind the group, etc. We also ask that you respect private property along the Walk route.

Brochure (PDF)
Pledge Sheet (PDF)

Date
Good Friday, April 6, 2007

Time
9 - 10 a.m. - Check-in
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Walk for the Homeless
1 p.m. - Simple lunch in Marillac Cafeteria

Location
Meet at St. Thomas More Church

Donations
Like every year, we ask you to help us raise money. Participants are asked to secure sponsors who pledge money per mile or in a lump sum. Encourage those who sponsor you to be generous. We are counting on you to collect on behalf of the homeless in our city. We hope to surpass last year’s Walk which totaled over $30,000.

All proceeds go directly to organizations who deal with the needs of the homeless. Please make checks payable to St. John’s University. Return pledge money to the St. John’s University Department of Campus Ministry, Marillac Terrace. Donations will be collected until Friday, May 4, 2007.

Pledge Sheet (PDF)

More Information
Angela Seegel
(718) 990-2680
seegela@stjohns.edu

James Walters
(718) 990-6327
waltersj@stjohns.edu.

Campus Ministry
(718) 990-6465