WALK to Benefit Community Projects for Seniors
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Oak Creek, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring WALK to Benefit Community Projects for Seniors on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Lake Vista Park in Oak Creek, Milwaukee! This non-competitive 5K walk, with shorter routes available, aims to raise awareness and funds to support vital programs for senior citizens living in low-income housing across Southeast Wisconsin. With a fundraising goal of $65,000, every step you take will help combat social isolation and bring joy to the lives of those in need.
The event kicks off with check-in starting at 9:00 AM, followed by an uplifting opening ceremony at 10:00 AM. After the walk begins at 10:30 AM, participants can enjoy complimentary snacks, refreshments, and music while mingling with fellow supporters. Registration is just $35 per walker, which includes a t-shirt, with kids under 12 walking free. Don't miss this chance to make a difference—whether you walk, donate, or create a mini-fundraiser, your support will directly contribute to our holiday meal delivery programs for seniors. Let's come together for a great cause and make a positive impact in our community!
The event kicks off with check-in starting at 9:00 AM, followed by an uplifting opening ceremony at 10:00 AM. After the walk begins at 10:30 AM, participants can enjoy complimentary snacks, refreshments, and music while mingling with fellow supporters. Registration is just $35 per walker, which includes a t-shirt, with kids under 12 walking free. Don't miss this chance to make a difference—whether you walk, donate, or create a mini-fundraiser, your support will directly contribute to our holiday meal delivery programs for seniors. Let's come together for a great cause and make a positive impact in our community!
Organiser's Description
Awareness and Fundraising WALK in support of the Community Projects for Seniors mission to brighten the everyday lives of senior citizens who reside in low-income housing throughout 50 cities within 8 counties of S.E. Wisconsin, by walking with us on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Our meal & social programs, and care package delivery, helps fight loneliness, reduce social isolation, and build human connections.
We delivered a few hundred hot Christmas meals in 1986. Currently, hundreds of volunteers deliver more than 3,000 free hot ready-to-eat meals every year on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Ways to help us raise the funds needed for our Holiday Meal Program.
Walk.
Donate.
Put together a team.
Sponsor.
Create a "mini-fundraiser."
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 A.M.
$35 per walker, includes t-shirt.
$35 fee includes all credit card fees.
Kids under 12 are free (no shirt).
Location: Lake Vista Park - 4001 Lake Vista Parkway, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Distance: 5K Walk (Non-Competitive)
There are also 2 fun short-cuts if you want to walk less than 5K.
Fundraising Goal:
$65,000
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Complimentary snacks & refreshments will be provided upon arrival.
Coffee and lunch will be available for purchase.
9:00 AM: Check-In Starts.
10:00 - 10:30 AM: Opening Ceremony.
10:30 AM: Walk Starts.
9:00 AM - 12 Noon: Complimentary refreshments, coffee available for purchase.
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM: 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold.
Directly after the Walk: Mingling and Music.
If you choose not to walk, you can just go directly to the mingling.
12:30 PM: (50/50) Raffle Winner Announcement.
RIGHT NOW
DON'T MISS OUR MINI-FUNDRAISERS
Between now and September of 2025, we will hold mini-fundraisers in support of our senior meal programs, to help meet our goal of $65,000.
WHAT IS A MINI-FUNDRAISER?
A small event or activity designed to add donations to our overall WALK goal of $65,000. Contact us for details, and to get ideas.
MINI-FUNDRAISER EVENT HELD PERSONALLY BY JEFFERY HANSEN
PACKER PARTY MINI-FUNDRAISER
Jeffery already raised $2,033.00 at his fun Packer Party Mini-Fundraiser. He charged each guest $10 to attend his Packer Party at on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Urban Harvest Brewery in Milwaukee, Wi. People also selected "JEFFERY'S CREW FOR A CAUSE" and donated, even if they could not attend. All of the proceeds from Jeffery's mini-fundraiser go towards our overall goal to raise $65,000 at our WALK Fundraiser in September of 2025. All of the proceeds from the WALK and all of the mini-fundraisers, go towards our holiday meal delivery programs for economically disadvantaged seniors.
Our meal & social programs, and care package delivery, helps fight loneliness, reduce social isolation, and build human connections.
We delivered a few hundred hot Christmas meals in 1986. Currently, hundreds of volunteers deliver more than 3,000 free hot ready-to-eat meals every year on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Ways to help us raise the funds needed for our Holiday Meal Program.
Walk.
Donate.
Put together a team.
Sponsor.
Create a "mini-fundraiser."
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 A.M.
$35 per walker, includes t-shirt.
$35 fee includes all credit card fees.
Kids under 12 are free (no shirt).
Location: Lake Vista Park - 4001 Lake Vista Parkway, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Distance: 5K Walk (Non-Competitive)
There are also 2 fun short-cuts if you want to walk less than 5K.
Fundraising Goal:
$65,000
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Complimentary snacks & refreshments will be provided upon arrival.
Coffee and lunch will be available for purchase.
9:00 AM: Check-In Starts.
10:00 - 10:30 AM: Opening Ceremony.
10:30 AM: Walk Starts.
9:00 AM - 12 Noon: Complimentary refreshments, coffee available for purchase.
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM: 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold.
Directly after the Walk: Mingling and Music.
If you choose not to walk, you can just go directly to the mingling.
12:30 PM: (50/50) Raffle Winner Announcement.
RIGHT NOW
DON'T MISS OUR MINI-FUNDRAISERS
Between now and September of 2025, we will hold mini-fundraisers in support of our senior meal programs, to help meet our goal of $65,000.
WHAT IS A MINI-FUNDRAISER?
A small event or activity designed to add donations to our overall WALK goal of $65,000. Contact us for details, and to get ideas.
MINI-FUNDRAISER EVENT HELD PERSONALLY BY JEFFERY HANSEN
PACKER PARTY MINI-FUNDRAISER
Jeffery already raised $2,033.00 at his fun Packer Party Mini-Fundraiser. He charged each guest $10 to attend his Packer Party at on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Urban Harvest Brewery in Milwaukee, Wi. People also selected "JEFFERY'S CREW FOR A CAUSE" and donated, even if they could not attend. All of the proceeds from Jeffery's mini-fundraiser go towards our overall goal to raise $65,000 at our WALK Fundraiser in September of 2025. All of the proceeds from the WALK and all of the mini-fundraisers, go towards our holiday meal delivery programs for economically disadvantaged seniors.
Races
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Adult
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
Walk with us on Saturday, September 27, 2025 to raise funds to serve thousands of free meals to low-income senior citizens. Three Routes Available: . Short Route . Medium Route . Long Route (5K) -
Child (12 and Under)
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
Registration for Children (11 and under) is FREE! (does not include T-Shirt) Three Routes Available: . Short Route . Medium Route . Long Route (5K) -
Virtual
Incl. T-Shirt
$35.00
Can't make it to the park? Walk virtually, on any date of your choosing, to raise funds to provide hot meals to low-income senior citizens. *Send us a photo by commenting or posting on Facebook, submitting it on our website (CPforSeniors.org) or emailing it to [email protected]
WALK to Benefit Community Projects for Seniors