The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless kicked off its 2013 Fannie Mae Help the Homeless program with a May 5 Shelter Walk ‘n Roll Community Walk.
Approximately 100 people gathered at the Mattie J T Stepanek Park in Rockville for the event, enjoying music, face-painting, games, and of course, a festive walk around the King Farm community.
The event was attended by Montgomery County Councilmember George Leventhal (At-Large) who chairs the council’s health and human services committee.
While noting that the county’s goal of ending homelessness has not yet been attained, Leventhal credited local efforts with reducing homelessness for both individuals and families in recent years. Montgomery County has seen its homeless population fall from over 1,800 in 2002 to just over 950 as of January 25, 2013, Leventhal noted.
Susanne Sinclair-Smith, Executive Director of Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, expressed gratitude for all who attended, and gave their time, talents and financial donations. Funds raised at the event will go toward maintaining and expanding MCCH programs that directly address ending homelessness.
