September 1, 2021
Dear Vincentian,

The 2021 Friends of the Poor Walk will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2021. This is the date that is coordinated with the SVdP National Council. SVdP Chicago Council will be hosting a walk site in the Southwest Suburbs at Freedom Park located at 6252 W. Birmingham Ave in Chicago Ridge.
 
The council walk site will be a Vincentian “friend-raiser” event and there will be no cost to attend. All registered walkers will receive a t-shirt. Walkers may arrive beginning at 9:30 am and the walk will begin at 10:00 am. A fellowship reception will take place following the walk with food and drinks being provided. The park has a pavilion area will be on-site with picnic tables/benches. Attendees may wish to bring a lawn chair as well. Portable bathrooms are available on site. This is a dog friendly event and if you bring Fido please keep him on lease at all times.  Read below for more information on how to register.
 
 
We are looking forward to walking along side friends and family members, united by our common cause of helping our neighbors in need! 
God Bless,
Harry Ohde
CEO/President SVdP Chicago, ADC
Registration Information
We ask all those who wish to attend the SVdP Chicago Council Walk
to register and place their t-shirt order by Friday, September 17, 2021. A registration form must be submitted for each individual attending.
Raise Funds for Your Conference
Attending the SVdP Chicago Council FOP Walk? You can opt to raise funds online for your Conference via the SVdP National FOP Walk website. The online system is convenient and easy to use. Participants can register, invite pledges, and view their progress. When a participant registers online, they designate support to a particular Conference. All money raised by the participant is paid directly to that Conference. This is optional and provided to help serve those who wish to utilize online donations and pledges.

How to start raising funds today:
  1. Visit SVdP Chicago's Event Page - click below
  2. Click "Choose Beneficiary" and search for your Conference
  3. Complete the Walker Registration information
  4. Share with your friends and family!
SVdP Chicago has been reaching out in our local communities throughout Cook and Lake counties for over 168 years. We have the experience of being a force of good throughout times of war, global pandemics, economic crises, and social changes. Our volunteers serve with hearts full of love and compassion and the Society helps anyone regardless of race, religion, political association, or gender. Learn more about what we do and who we help at our website.
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