Family Promise of Essex County’s WALK FOR CHANGE (WFC) is an annual fundraising event where volunteers from all over come together for a day of fun, good cheer and exercise, all in support of raising money for families experiencing or at-risk for homelessness.

This year the main event for the walk will take place at 9am on Sunday, October 16th, at Verona Park in Verona, New Jersey.

Walk participants will be asked to register, fundraise in teams, and join us on the 16th while wearing their WFC t-shirts. There will be plenty of enthusiastic walkers there, along with visible signage, food, gifts and other surprises.

The walk will feature several activities leading up to and on the day of the event to bring our community together in support and celebration. These activities will include multi-platform social media campaigns, Houses for Change® and Kindness Rocks craft activities for families, poster and sign-making projects for walkers, scavenger hunts, and more! Visit our Walk for Change activities here. 

Those who cannot join us at Verona Park for the main event will be encouraged to participate with their teams at a time and location that is convenient for them. We will provide a curated list of recommendations for local trails all over Essex county. There will also be opportunities for non-walkers to show their support by donating directly to WFC or by sponsoring a team/walker whom you want to cheer on.

Registration opens Aug. 15, 2022