Friends of the Poor Walk at OLG Encino
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Encino, California
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the Friends of the Poor Walk at Our Lady of Grace Church in Encino, Los Angeles, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This inspiring and family-friendly event is designed to bring the community together to support those in need. Participants will enjoy a leisurely walk while raising funds for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP), a dedicated volunteer-led charity focused on alleviating hardships related to food insecurity, housing, and basic needs.
The walk kicks off promptly at 9:00 AM, with on-site registration starting at 7:45 AM. We encourage you to arrive by 8:45 AM for check-in, and those interested can join us for an 8:00 AM Mass to receive a special walker's blessing. After the walk, take part in a community gathering featuring light refreshments and a small raffle, all while discovering how your participation helps create lasting change in the lives of your neighbors. Whether you're walking solo, with family, or as part of a team, your involvement truly makes a difference!
The walk kicks off promptly at 9:00 AM, with on-site registration starting at 7:45 AM. We encourage you to arrive by 8:45 AM for check-in, and those interested can join us for an 8:00 AM Mass to receive a special walker's blessing. After the walk, take part in a community gathering featuring light refreshments and a small raffle, all while discovering how your participation helps create lasting change in the lives of your neighbors. Whether you're walking solo, with family, or as part of a team, your involvement truly makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
WALK WITH PURPOSE. WALK WITH HEART. WALK WITH US.
Take a step toward helping your neighbors in need by participating in this years FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK, a leisurely and meaningful walk benefiting the SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (SVDP) at Our Lady of Grace Church (OLG). This family-friendly event is a way to get involved, show compassion, and directly support those facing hardship in our local community.
SVDP IS A VOLUNTEER-LED CHARITY that assists individuals and families struggling with food insecurity, housing, utility bills, clothing, and other basic needs. Our help is open to everyone, regardless of background or faith. Every dollar raised through the walk stays in the community to help us provide emergency aid, hope, and dignity to those who need it most.
Whether you walk alone, with friends, with family, or as part of a team, YOUR PARTICIPATION MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE. After the walk, stick around for fellowship, light refreshments, and an opportunity to learn more about how your support creates change in peoples lives.
EVENT DETAILS: [https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Encino/FOPWalkOLG]
* WALK BEGINS _PROMPTLY _AT 9:00 AM
* On-site REGISTRATION opens at 7:45 AM
* Please plan to ARRIVE by 8:45 AM to CHECK IN
* JOIN US FOR 8:00 AM MASS if you wish to receive a WALKER'S BLESSING
* Light REFRESHMENTS and a SMALL RAFFLE after the walk!
Take a step toward helping your neighbors in need by participating in this years FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK, a leisurely and meaningful walk benefiting the SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (SVDP) at Our Lady of Grace Church (OLG). This family-friendly event is a way to get involved, show compassion, and directly support those facing hardship in our local community.
SVDP IS A VOLUNTEER-LED CHARITY that assists individuals and families struggling with food insecurity, housing, utility bills, clothing, and other basic needs. Our help is open to everyone, regardless of background or faith. Every dollar raised through the walk stays in the community to help us provide emergency aid, hope, and dignity to those who need it most.
Whether you walk alone, with friends, with family, or as part of a team, YOUR PARTICIPATION MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE. After the walk, stick around for fellowship, light refreshments, and an opportunity to learn more about how your support creates change in peoples lives.
EVENT DETAILS: [https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Encino/FOPWalkOLG]
* WALK BEGINS _PROMPTLY _AT 9:00 AM
* On-site REGISTRATION opens at 7:45 AM
* Please plan to ARRIVE by 8:45 AM to CHECK IN
* JOIN US FOR 8:00 AM MASS if you wish to receive a WALKER'S BLESSING
* Light REFRESHMENTS and a SMALL RAFFLE after the walk!
Races
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Friends of the Poor Walk at OLG Encino
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
Free
The walk itself is a leisurely, mostly flat, 2.7-mile walk in the neighborhood south and west of Our Lady of Grace Church. It's fun and open to all ages. Walk begins promptly at 9:00 AM On-site registration opens at 7:45 AM Please plan to arrive by 8:45 AM to check in Join us for 8:00 AM Mass if you wish to receive a walker's blessing Light refreshments and a small raffle after the walk!
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Our Lady of Grace Church, 5011 White Oak Ave., Encino, 91316, CA, United States
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