End the Stigma..
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location West Monroe, Louisiana
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Homeless Awareness Race on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in West Monroe, Ouachita! The event kicks off with registration at 8 AM, followed by the race beginning at 9 AM. This uplifting community event focuses on compassion, advocacy, and education, all aimed at ending the stigma surrounding homelessness.
The race encourages participants to "See the Person. Not the Homelessness," promoting understanding and recognition of individuals experiencing homelessness as unique people with stories, strengths, and challenges. A key aspect of the event is the distribution of hygiene bags filled with essential personal-care items to those in need, providing not just practical support but also restoring dignity and confidence. Come together with families, service providers, advocates, and community partners to run, walk, and give with purpose. Let’s unite to raise awareness, foster community connections, and advocate for a future where everyone is valued and supported. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and show that we care!
The race encourages participants to "See the Person. Not the Homelessness," promoting understanding and recognition of individuals experiencing homelessness as unique people with stories, strengths, and challenges. A key aspect of the event is the distribution of hygiene bags filled with essential personal-care items to those in need, providing not just practical support but also restoring dignity and confidence. Come together with families, service providers, advocates, and community partners to run, walk, and give with purpose. Let’s unite to raise awareness, foster community connections, and advocate for a future where everyone is valued and supported. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and show that we care!
Organiser's Description
_ 8AM REGISTRATION RACE BEGINS AT 9:00AM**_
_SEE THE PERSON. NOT THE HOMELESSNESS. _
_HTR NONPROFIT PRESENTS THE 1ST ANNUAL HOMELESS AWARENESS RACE 2026. _
Join us for a Homeless Awareness Race centered on compassion, advocacy, education, and community action. Our message is simple: See the Person. Not the Homelessness.
This event encourages us to look beyond the label of homeless and recognize the person, their story, strengths, challenges, and dignity. Experiencing homelessness is a circumstancenot a persons identity.
We connect homelessness to the larger picture of human services, peer support, education, disability services, and community networking. By recognizing the many factors that can affect housing stability, we can move beyond stereotypes and toward meaningful support, connection, and solutions.
A key goal of this race is to provide hygiene bags filled with essential personal-care items to individuals experiencing homelessness. These simple necessities can offer more than practical supportthey can help restore a sense of wholeness, dignity, confidence, and care. Through community donations and participation, we hope to remind every person who receives a bag that they are seen, valued, and worthy of dignity.
Our race brings together individuals, families, service providers, advocates, educators, and community partners to create stronger networks of support. Together, we can raise awareness, connect people with resources, and advocate for a community where everyone has the opportunity to experience stability, dignity, and belonging.
See the Person. Not the Homelessness. See the Whole Community.
Run with purpose. Walk with compassion. Give with dignity. Connect with humanity.
_SEE THE PERSON. NOT THE HOMELESSNESS. _
_HTR NONPROFIT PRESENTS THE 1ST ANNUAL HOMELESS AWARENESS RACE 2026. _
Join us for a Homeless Awareness Race centered on compassion, advocacy, education, and community action. Our message is simple: See the Person. Not the Homelessness.
This event encourages us to look beyond the label of homeless and recognize the person, their story, strengths, challenges, and dignity. Experiencing homelessness is a circumstancenot a persons identity.
We connect homelessness to the larger picture of human services, peer support, education, disability services, and community networking. By recognizing the many factors that can affect housing stability, we can move beyond stereotypes and toward meaningful support, connection, and solutions.
A key goal of this race is to provide hygiene bags filled with essential personal-care items to individuals experiencing homelessness. These simple necessities can offer more than practical supportthey can help restore a sense of wholeness, dignity, confidence, and care. Through community donations and participation, we hope to remind every person who receives a bag that they are seen, valued, and worthy of dignity.
Our race brings together individuals, families, service providers, advocates, educators, and community partners to create stronger networks of support. Together, we can raise awareness, connect people with resources, and advocate for a community where everyone has the opportunity to experience stability, dignity, and belonging.
See the Person. Not the Homelessness. See the Whole Community.
Run with purpose. Walk with compassion. Give with dignity. Connect with humanity.
Races
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End the Stigma Walk/Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 14th November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
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Location
703 S Riverfront Str, West Monroe, 71292, LA, United States
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