SVdP FRIENDS OF THE POOR® WALK ST. STEPHEN CONFERENCE HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS A MILE AT A TIME
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Winter Springs, Florida
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the SVdP Friends of the Poor® Walk on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in beautiful Winter Springs, Seminole! This uplifting event is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of community spirit and camaraderie. Participants can choose their distance and take steps to help neighbors in need, all while raising awareness and funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Registration for the event is free, with a suggested donation of $25. Don’t forget to grab your event t-shirt during online registration to commemorate your participation! This walk not only supports local families, like Lorna and her children who found hope and a new home through the assistance of the St. Stephen Conference, but also fosters a sense of unity among participants. Gather your family, friends, and sponsors, and be part of this heartwarming event. Together, we can help our neighbors, one mile at a time!
Registration for the event is free, with a suggested donation of $25. Don’t forget to grab your event t-shirt during online registration to commemorate your participation! This walk not only supports local families, like Lorna and her children who found hope and a new home through the assistance of the St. Stephen Conference, but also fosters a sense of unity among participants. Gather your family, friends, and sponsors, and be part of this heartwarming event. Together, we can help our neighbors, one mile at a time!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION FREE! SUGGESTED DONATION $25.00 EVENT T-SHIRTS FOR PURCHASE AT ONLINE REGISTRATION
SHARE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SPONSORS (HOME PAGE): HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/FL/WINTERSPRINGS/SVDPSTSTEPHENCONFERENCEWINTERSPRINGS [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/WinterSprings/SVdPStStephenConferenceWinterSprings]
SHARE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SPONSORS (DONATION PAGE): HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/DONATE/FL/WINTERSPRINGS/SVDPSTSTEPHENCONFERENCEWINTERSPRINGS [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/FL/WinterSprings/SVdPStStephenConferenceWinterSprings]
_ WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO.......A NEIGHBOR IN NEED'S STORY_
St Vincent de Paul received a call from Lorna, a single mother of three who had been living in a motel with her children for way too long. Lorna had hopes of moving into an apartment but she barely made enough money to pay her monthly expenses let alone come up with a security deposit and the first months rent. The four of them moved into the tiny motel room earlier in the year after being evicted from their previous apartment. The eviction occurred when Lorna couldnt work after her heart attack and the valve replacement surgery that followed. She thought her situation was hopeless until her daughters school counselor recommended that she reach out to St Vincent de Paul. A home visit was scheduled and when the home visit team arrived Lorna was there waiting with her three children. She looked exhausted. After saying a quick prayer, the home visit team listened to her situation and reviewed her monthly budget. With the help of the St Stephen Conference of St Vincent de Paul, Lorna and her children were able to move into an apartment and out of the small motel room. During the visit the team asked what else they could do to help. A voucher for the SVDP Thrift Store was provided along with arranging for the delivery of a new bed and some bedding for her ten year old son, who did not have a bed. When asked if they needed any other furnishings, she replied that we had done too much already and that we should save it for someone else who might need help. We received a big thank you in addition to the blessing of knowing this family had a home that night and beyond.
With your generous financial support, families like this one are given an opportunity to overcome financial obstacles that they could not do on their own.
SHARE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SPONSORS (HOME PAGE): HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/FL/WINTERSPRINGS/SVDPSTSTEPHENCONFERENCEWINTERSPRINGS [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/WinterSprings/SVdPStStephenConferenceWinterSprings]
SHARE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SPONSORS (DONATION PAGE): HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/DONATE/FL/WINTERSPRINGS/SVDPSTSTEPHENCONFERENCEWINTERSPRINGS [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/FL/WinterSprings/SVdPStStephenConferenceWinterSprings]
_ WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO.......A NEIGHBOR IN NEED'S STORY_
St Vincent de Paul received a call from Lorna, a single mother of three who had been living in a motel with her children for way too long. Lorna had hopes of moving into an apartment but she barely made enough money to pay her monthly expenses let alone come up with a security deposit and the first months rent. The four of them moved into the tiny motel room earlier in the year after being evicted from their previous apartment. The eviction occurred when Lorna couldnt work after her heart attack and the valve replacement surgery that followed. She thought her situation was hopeless until her daughters school counselor recommended that she reach out to St Vincent de Paul. A home visit was scheduled and when the home visit team arrived Lorna was there waiting with her three children. She looked exhausted. After saying a quick prayer, the home visit team listened to her situation and reviewed her monthly budget. With the help of the St Stephen Conference of St Vincent de Paul, Lorna and her children were able to move into an apartment and out of the small motel room. During the visit the team asked what else they could do to help. A voucher for the SVDP Thrift Store was provided along with arranging for the delivery of a new bed and some bedding for her ten year old son, who did not have a bed. When asked if they needed any other furnishings, she replied that we had done too much already and that we should save it for someone else who might need help. We received a big thank you in addition to the blessing of knowing this family had a home that night and beyond.
With your generous financial support, families like this one are given an opportunity to overcome financial obstacles that they could not do on their own.
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Friends of the Poor Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
SUGGESTED DONATION: $25.00 COME EARLY AND ENJOY THE FELLOWSHIP AND ACTIVITIES __________________________________________
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575 Tuskawilla Rd., ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH - FIELD, Winter Springs, 32708, FL, United States
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