Capital Area Community Services 33rd Annual Lansing/East Lansing Walk for Warmth

Saturday, February 25, 2023 Past event

8:00 AM EST

Lansing, Michigan

Free–$38.10 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 33rd Annual Lansing/East Lansing Walk for Warmth on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in the heart of Lansing, Ingham. This uplifting event aims to support our community members who struggle with the harsh realities of living without adequate heating. As utility costs rise, many families find themselves in challenging situations, and your participation can make a significant difference.

The Walk for Warmth will take place starting from the Capital Area Community Services building and will include a scenic route through Hawk Island Park. While the race is not timed, it promises to be a fun and engaging experience for all participants. Registration and goodie bag pickup will be available on race day from 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM, with the walk commencing at 9:00 AM. Every contribution helps ensure that 100% of the funds raised go directly to assisting families facing utility emergencies. Together, we can bring warmth to our community—join us and make a positive impact!

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May 13, 2023

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Races

Capital Area Community Services Walk for Warmth 5k

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

As we continue to have minimal Home Heating Assistance funding available, it is important to raise local funds to help area families. Although there are no immediate solutions to resolve this crisis, you can help by joining us to raise funds to assist your friends and neighbors. 100% of all funds raised go directly to client assistance.

8:00 AM EST

$38.10

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Kids Mile
Virtual

Kids Mile. Have your child, age 12 and under, complete a mile. Run/Walk. Participants will be able do download a certificate of completion! This event is FREE.

8:00 AM EST

Free

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Organiser's description

Please join us in assisting our friends and neighbors on Saturday May 13th for our annual Walk for Warmth Run/Walk.

Living without heat is a dangerous reality for several of our neighbors, one that many people in our community are forced to experience due to dramatic increases in utilities and living costs. As we continue to have minimal home heating assistance funding available, it is essential to raise local funds to help area families. Your contribution directly assists individuals and families in the Lansing/East Lansing area. 100% of funds raised from the Walk for Warmth goes toward aiding those facing utility related emergencies.

Together, nothing is impossible!

WALK FOR WARMTH 2023 EVENT

The 2023 Walk for warmth will be held in person starting at the Capital Area Community Services building on Rensen Street in Lansing. We will make our way through Hawk Island Park and back during our run/walk. This race will not be timed. Goodie Bags will be available for every paid registration. You can register the day of the race in person. This years event schedule is as follows:

7:30AM-8:45AM Goodie Bag pickup/Registration

9:00AM run/walk start

GOODIE BAG PICKUP:

Goodie Bag pick up will be hosted at Capital Area Community Services (1301 Rensen St. Lansing, MI 48910) on:

. Friday May 12, from 10:00AM to 4PM

. Saturday May 13 (race day), from 7:30AM- 8:45AM

*Please note that Goodie Bags will not be shipped and you must pick them up in person.