WALK to Benefit Community Projects for Seniors
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Oak Creek, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting "WALK to Benefit Community Projects for Seniors" on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Lake Vista Park, 4159 Lake Vista Parkway, Oak Creek, Milwaukee. This exciting event invites participants to take part in a non-competitive 5K walk, with shorter options available for those who prefer a lighter stroll. Starting with check-in at 9:00 AM and the walk kicking off at 10:30 AM, this is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness and funds to support seniors living in low-income housing across 50 cities in Southeastern Wisconsin.
With a fundraising goal of $65,000, every step taken during this walk will directly contribute to vital programs that combat loneliness and social isolation among senior citizens. Participants are encouraged to register for just $35, which includes a t-shirt and the chance to enjoy complimentary snacks upon arrival. Plus, keep an eye out for a fun coupon for a free hot dog, chips, and a cookie! Bring your family, as kids under 12 can join for free, and help us create a brighter holiday season for those in need. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with community spirit, mingling, and music
With a fundraising goal of $65,000, every step taken during this walk will directly contribute to vital programs that combat loneliness and social isolation among senior citizens. Participants are encouraged to register for just $35, which includes a t-shirt and the chance to enjoy complimentary snacks upon arrival. Plus, keep an eye out for a fun coupon for a free hot dog, chips, and a cookie! Bring your family, as kids under 12 can join for free, and help us create a brighter holiday season for those in need. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with community spirit, mingling, and music
Organiser's Description
WALK LOCATION
LAKE VISTA PARK
4159 LAKE VISTA PARKWAY
OAK CREEK, WI 53154
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 and social isolation.
Three volunteers 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 again on 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:
9:00 A.M. (WALKER CHECK-IN)
10:30 A.M. (WALK STARTS)
$35 per walker, includes t-shirt.
$35 fee includes all credit card fees.
Kids under 12 are free (no shirt).
LOCATION
Lake Vista Park - 4159 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.
SHIRTS
There will be several dates to pick up your shirt early (at our office) which will be announced closer to the event.
You can also pick up your shirt on the day of the Walk, when you check in.
FUN COUPON FOR PAID WALKERS
Paid walkers ($35) - DO YOU WANT A COUPON FOR A FREE HOT DOG, CHIPS, AND A COOKIE?
Look for our coupon in your Valpak (blue envelope filled with coupons, that arrives at your house every month).
Paid walkers - you can redeem this coupon only when picking up your shirt.
FUNDRAISING GOAL
$65,000
All proceeds go towards our holiday meal delivery program to seniors over the age of 60.
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.
MINI-FUNDRAISERS
Between now and September, 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.
Jeffery Hansen 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. All of the proceeds from the WALK and the mini-fundraisers, go towards our holiday meal delivery programs for economically disadvantaged seniors.
LAKE VISTA PARK
4159 LAKE VISTA PARKWAY
OAK CREEK, WI 53154
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 and social isolation.
Three volunteers 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 again on 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:
9:00 A.M. (WALKER CHECK-IN)
10:30 A.M. (WALK STARTS)
$35 per walker, includes t-shirt.
$35 fee includes all credit card fees.
Kids under 12 are free (no shirt).
LOCATION
Lake Vista Park - 4159 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.
SHIRTS
There will be several dates to pick up your shirt early (at our office) which will be announced closer to the event.
You can also pick up your shirt on the day of the Walk, when you check in.
FUN COUPON FOR PAID WALKERS
Paid walkers ($35) - DO YOU WANT A COUPON FOR A FREE HOT DOG, CHIPS, AND A COOKIE?
Look for our coupon in your Valpak (blue envelope filled with coupons, that arrives at your house every month).
Paid walkers - you can redeem this coupon only when picking up your shirt.
FUNDRAISING GOAL
$65,000
All proceeds go towards our holiday meal delivery program to seniors over the age of 60.
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.
MINI-FUNDRAISERS
Between now and September, 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.
Jeffery Hansen 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. All of the proceeds from the WALK and 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 CDT)
$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 CDT)
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
