Friends of the Poor Walk 2025 - SVDP Newton
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 1:00PM EDT
- Location Newton, Massachusetts
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Friends of the Poor Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Newton, Middlesex! This family-friendly event, organized by the Sacred Heart/Our Lady Help of Christians Collaborative Conference of Saint Vincent de Paul, invites walkers of all ages to take part in a scenic 1.5-mile loop around the picturesque Crystal Lake. Starting at 1:00 PM, participants can enjoy day-of registration, sign-in, and our exciting Silent Auction, which features a variety of gift cards, service offers, and more. The walk will kick off at 1:30 PM and is set to wrap up shortly after 2:00 PM.
By participating in the Friends of the Poor Walk, you'll be supporting vital initiatives that help individuals and families in need within the Newton community. Each step taken will contribute to raising funds and awareness, building on the impressive $25,000 raised in previous years. With the national Friends of the Poor Walk raising over $27 million since 2008, your involvement makes a real difference! Don’t miss this chance to make a positive impact while enjoying a day of community spirit and fun. Whether you walk, bid in the Silent Auction, or donate, every contribution counts!
By participating in the Friends of the Poor Walk, you'll be supporting vital initiatives that help individuals and families in need within the Newton community. Each step taken will contribute to raising funds and awareness, building on the impressive $25,000 raised in previous years. With the national Friends of the Poor Walk raising over $27 million since 2008, your involvement makes a real difference! Don’t miss this chance to make a positive impact while enjoying a day of community spirit and fun. Whether you walk, bid in the Silent Auction, or donate, every contribution counts!
Organiser's Description
FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK
Please join the Sacred Heart/Our Lady Help of Christians Collaborative Conference of Saint Vincent de Paul for our third annual FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK on Sunday October 5! The Walk will loop around beautiful Crystal Lake, beginning and ending in the parking lot of Sacred Heart. SVDP welcomes walkers of all ages to join this family-friendly event!
The FOP Walk will raise money and awareness for those in need in the Newton community. Our first two walks raised more than $25,000 to support the Collaborative's Conference of SVDP, whose mission is to help people in Newton and the surrounding communities with food, clothing and housing-related assistance. Nationally, the FOP Walk has been taking place since 2008, raising more than $27 million in community aid during that time.
SILENT AUCTION
The FOP Walk will once again include our exciting Silent Auction! Arrive early to bid on a wide variety of gift cards to local restaurants and business, gift baskets, offers of services, and more. Bids can be made before, during and for a short time after the Walk, and will close approximately 2pm. Winners need not be present to win, but bids can only be made onsite, so plan on being there.
Would you like to donate an item or service to the auction? Please email [email protected] and we will be in touch.
REGISTRATION
To register as an Individual Walker ($25) or a Family ($40), please click the sign-up button above. Each registration comes with one t-shirt and we'll have additional t-shirts for sale ($10) at the Walk, while supplies last!
BECOME A FUNDRAISER!
Walkers are encouraged to collect pledges from supporters. Asking for pledges is a great way to spread awareness of the Society of St. Vincent de Pauls mission to assist those in need! If you are interested, please follow the Become A Fundraiser prompts when you register. If you'd like to donate to support a specific walker, please click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=188100].
DONATION
If you're not able to join the fun on October 5 but would still like to help those in need, , please click the black Donate box at the top of this page. Thank you for your support!
TIME
The event will begin at 1:00 on October 5, with day-of registration, sign-in and our excellent Silent Auction. The Walk will begin at 1:30pm, ending shortly after 2:00pm.
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We hope you join us in our Friends of the Poor Walk - it's only 1.5 miles but the awareness and funds we raise will go a long way to support individuals and families in need in Newton.
If you have any questions or would like to help with the event, please contact SVDP at [email protected] or 617-527-7560 x255.
Please join the Sacred Heart/Our Lady Help of Christians Collaborative Conference of Saint Vincent de Paul for our third annual FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK on Sunday October 5! The Walk will loop around beautiful Crystal Lake, beginning and ending in the parking lot of Sacred Heart. SVDP welcomes walkers of all ages to join this family-friendly event!
The FOP Walk will raise money and awareness for those in need in the Newton community. Our first two walks raised more than $25,000 to support the Collaborative's Conference of SVDP, whose mission is to help people in Newton and the surrounding communities with food, clothing and housing-related assistance. Nationally, the FOP Walk has been taking place since 2008, raising more than $27 million in community aid during that time.
SILENT AUCTION
The FOP Walk will once again include our exciting Silent Auction! Arrive early to bid on a wide variety of gift cards to local restaurants and business, gift baskets, offers of services, and more. Bids can be made before, during and for a short time after the Walk, and will close approximately 2pm. Winners need not be present to win, but bids can only be made onsite, so plan on being there.
Would you like to donate an item or service to the auction? Please email [email protected] and we will be in touch.
REGISTRATION
To register as an Individual Walker ($25) or a Family ($40), please click the sign-up button above. Each registration comes with one t-shirt and we'll have additional t-shirts for sale ($10) at the Walk, while supplies last!
BECOME A FUNDRAISER!
Walkers are encouraged to collect pledges from supporters. Asking for pledges is a great way to spread awareness of the Society of St. Vincent de Pauls mission to assist those in need! If you are interested, please follow the Become A Fundraiser prompts when you register. If you'd like to donate to support a specific walker, please click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=188100].
DONATION
If you're not able to join the fun on October 5 but would still like to help those in need, , please click the black Donate box at the top of this page. Thank you for your support!
TIME
The event will begin at 1:00 on October 5, with day-of registration, sign-in and our excellent Silent Auction. The Walk will begin at 1:30pm, ending shortly after 2:00pm.
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We hope you join us in our Friends of the Poor Walk - it's only 1.5 miles but the awareness and funds we raise will go a long way to support individuals and families in need in Newton.
If you have any questions or would like to help with the event, please contact SVDP at [email protected] or 617-527-7560 x255.
Friends of the Poor Walk 2025 - SVDP Newton
