Run to End Homelessness

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If you like to run and care about the homeless, Run for Shelter is the race for you. Carpenter’s Shelter, the largest homeless shelter in Northern Virginia, is holding its very first race on April 28 in association with Pacers Events. The race in Alexandria, which goes out-and-back on Eisenhower Avenue, will include both a 10k and 1k path, and afterwards runners will be treated to cakepops from Sweet ‘N Delicious, as well as an array of other goodies.

While the race will serve as a fundraiser for the shelter, Kelly Andreae, Director of Development
and Strategic Alliances at Carpenter’s Shelter, says the race will hopefully also increase awareness of homelessness in Virginia.

“It’s an opportunity to get our cause out to a new audience,” said Andreae.

In addition to operating a day shelter, a long-term emergency shelter, and transitional housing apartments, Carpenter’s Shelter provides life skills. The organization fulfills the needs of more than 1,000 children, families and adults in northern Virginia each year.

Last year D.C. had its last Walkathon, which means the new race is the closest Washingtonians get
to a sporting event dedicated to end homelessness in their community. The organizers hope to have
750 runners for the first race. 500 people have already signed up, but there will be room for many
more, so all you runners bind your shoelaces and run a 10k for a
good cause.


Issues |Civil Rights|Lifestyle|Shelters


Region |Washington DC

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