A 5K walk through West Palm Beach to end homelessness
West Palm Beach, FL – Join The Lord’s Place for the inaugural March to End Homelessness on Friday, February 28, 2025. March along the predetermined 5K route in West Palm Beach or unite with individuals, corporations, business and community leaders, schools, and groups at the downtown destination where all will gather to honor the agency’s clients.
Carry your sign high and show that you believe everyone deserves a roof over their head. Be inspired by client stories and testimonials, and recognize the resilience and perseverance of those experiencing homelessness. Homelessness is often unseen or pushed aside, but let this be a day to stand strong and march to break the cycle of homelessness for our most vulnerable neighbors living in Palm Beach County. Together, we can make a difference. Visit TheLordsPlace.org/march for more information.
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The goal is to raise a minimum of $200,000 and have 200 people participate in the March and program.
Participants can choose to march beginning at 2808 North Australian Ave at 2:00 PM, join the march at any point along the route, or come for the program at the designated location in downtown West Palm Beach. The celebratory event will take place from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM with the program starting at 4:30 PM.
Participants will help raise money for this event by creating a team and challenging their friends and co-workers to help end homelessness. This event raises awareness, increases education, and raises money for those who are most vulnerable here in Palm Beach County.
Additionally, the inaugural M.A.R.C.H. Award (Mobilize, Advocate, Respond, and Commit to end Homelessness) will be given to a stand-out corporate partner in our community.
An estimated 200 community members (including The Lord’s Place staff, volunteers, clients, community leaders, supporters, and friends) marching through West Palm Beach, holding signs and using their voices to raise awareness of our most vulnerable neighbors who need our help.
Executive leadership, board members, and clients of The Lord’s Place will be available for interviews.
- WHEN: Friday, February 28, 2025
- TIME: March Starts at 2:00 p.m.
- Celebration from 4 – 6 p.m.
- Celebratory Program from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- LOCATION: Centennial Square, Downtown West Palm Beach
- FOOD: Water/Snack Stations along the route | FREE food including water, lite bites, and to-go bags for those in need.
Homelessness is a serious social and economic issue impacting all levels of our society. The Lord’s Place recognizes that all people deserve respect and a place to call home. The inaugural March to End Homelessness is part of The Lord’s Place’s effort to spread community and national awareness and raise the much needed funds to provide the resources, programs, and services needed to break the cycle of homelessness.
The significance of the event is to educate participants and change the lives of those who are homeless. By marching through West Palm Beach, The Lord’s Place wants to raise awareness of the estimated 3,000 men, women, and children without a home on any given night in Palm Beach County. In the United States, many Americans are forced to choose between basic necessities like purchasing food, paying rent, or going to the doctor. The facts are: 650,000 Americans are homeless on a typical night.
Since 1979, The Lord’s Place has been finding solutions and providing services to take more people off the streets and into homes. All are invited to join this profound movement advocating for those who are homeless and raising crucial funds to support them.
COMMUNITY SPONSORS:
Sponsorships are essential to helping The Lord’s Place offset the cost to run the event and continue the programs and services they are providing to the community to break the cycle of homelessness. Sponsorship levels range from $1,500 to $25,000. For a full list of sponsorship opportunities, visit thelordsplace.org/march or call 561-578-4928.
WALK ROUTE (subject to change):
- Start Point 2808
- South on Australian Avenue
- East on Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
- South on Sapodilla
- East on 6th
- South on Rosemary
- East on Clematis Street
- North on Quadrille
- East on 3rd Street
- South on Dixie Highway
- East on Clematis
- Finish at Lake Pavilion
