-Photo by Terry Miller
Part of United Way’s campaign to end poverty in L.A. County, HomeWalk is a 5K run/walk to raise public awareness and fund solutions to end homelessness, an extreme form of poverty. Over the last five years, 28,000 people have walked, raising $2.2M and helping over 12,000 people off the streets. This year, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation will match every donation of $100 or more, allowing for record donations.
For the second consecutive year, Kobe Bryant is Honorary Chair for HomeWalk, which will take place at Exposition Park in front of the Los Angeles Coliseum.
L.A. County remains the Homeless Capital of the nation, with 51,000 living without homes.
40% of the homeless are women and children; 24% are chronically homeless 62% of the homeless population are unsheltered, living on the streets or in cars. Local families now represent the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population Permanent housing with supportive services has a proven success rate of 85%, with help needed from community members across L.A. County.
Over 10,000 L.A. residents running and walking to help end homelessness, including the following expected celebrities and officials:
L.A. Laker Kobe Bryant (2012 Honorary Chair) Saturday, November 17, 2012 7:00 a.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony 9:00 a.m. Run/walk begins Exhibition Park 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles