Friends of the Poor Walk® - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Crystal Lake, Illinois
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Friends of the Poor Walk® on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the beautiful Three Oaks Recreation area in Crystal Lake, McHenry! This exciting event is part of a nationwide initiative by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, aimed at raising vital funds and awareness for local services that support neighbors in need. Participants can choose between a scenic 1-mile or a more challenging 3.4-mile walk around the picturesque lake, making it perfect for families, friends, and community members of all ages.
The Friends of the Poor Walk promises a fun-filled day with refreshments, snacks, and the chance to win fantastic gift baskets through our raffle. Registration is free, and participants can secure their event t-shirts both online and after Mass on the weekends of September 12th and 19th. Come together with your community to make a difference and help provide critical resources for those experiencing homelessness. Don’t miss out on this uplifting opportunity to walk for a worthy cause!
The Friends of the Poor Walk promises a fun-filled day with refreshments, snacks, and the chance to win fantastic gift baskets through our raffle. Registration is free, and participants can secure their event t-shirts both online and after Mass on the weekends of September 12th and 19th. Come together with your community to make a difference and help provide critical resources for those experiencing homelessness. Don’t miss out on this uplifting opportunity to walk for a worthy cause!
Organiser's Description
Please join our first annual Friends of the Walk hosted by St. Thomas the Apostle Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Three Oaks Recreation located at 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
The Friends of the Poor Walk is a nationwide signature event of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA. This event is meant to raise awareness and funds to support local Conference/Council services to neighbors in need.
Your participation will help provide critical funding for safe, affordable temporary housing and essential resources for individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as financial assistance for those in need.
This fun-filled event will include refreshments and snacks for everyone. Be sure to participate in our raffle for a chance to win one of several fantastic gift baskets.
Choose a 1 mile or 3.4 mile walk around the lake.
Registration is free and t-shirts will be available online and after Mass on the weekends of September 12th and 19th. A selection of raffle items will also be available.
The Friends of the Poor Walk is a nationwide signature event of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA. This event is meant to raise awareness and funds to support local Conference/Council services to neighbors in need.
Your participation will help provide critical funding for safe, affordable temporary housing and essential resources for individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as financial assistance for those in need.
This fun-filled event will include refreshments and snacks for everyone. Be sure to participate in our raffle for a chance to win one of several fantastic gift baskets.
Choose a 1 mile or 3.4 mile walk around the lake.
Registration is free and t-shirts will be available online and after Mass on the weekends of September 12th and 19th. A selection of raffle items will also be available.
Races
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Friends of the Poor Walk - the Society of St. Vincent De Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle - Crystal Lake
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
Free
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5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, 60014, IL, United States
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