1st Annual Homeless Awareness Walk

JOIN US FOR THE 1ST ANNUAL HOMELESS AWARENESS WALK

Every Step. Every Voice. Every Person Matters.

Phoenix House Stability Program of Akron invites you to join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for our 1st Annual Homeless Awareness Walk in Akron, Ohio.

This is more than a walk. It is an opportunity for neighbors, families, businesses, organizations, volunteers, advocates, and community members to come together and shine a light on homelessness in our community.

Homelessness is not just a statistic. Behind every number is a person with a story, challenges, strengths, and the potential for a different future.

WALK WITH US. STAND WITH OUR COMMUNITY.

Participants will come together for a community-centered walk designed to raise awareness, encourage meaningful conversation, and demonstrate that our community is willing to stand together for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Whether you walk with us, volunteer, sponsor the event, contribute, or simply help spread the word — you have a place in this movement.

WHAT TO EXPECT

👕 Community Walk
Join fellow community members as we walk together in support of homelessness awareness.

💚 Green Event T-Shirts
Registered participants can wear our event T-shirt as we turn the walk into a visible statement of unity and awareness.

📣 Awareness Signs & Messages
Participants will have the opportunity to carry signs and messages that promote awareness, compassion, dignity, and community action.

🤝 Community Connection
Meet local residents, businesses, organizations, volunteers, and supporters who believe our community can do more.

🙋🏾‍♀️ Volunteer Support
Phoenix House volunteers will be positioned throughout the event to help guide participants, provide information, assist with refreshments, and help keep the walk organized.

🥤 Refreshments & Participant Support
We'll have designated support areas with drinks, snacks, and basic first-aid supplies available during the event.

WHY WE WALK

We walk because homelessness deserves more than a passing glance.

We walk to encourage awareness.

We walk to challenge stigma.

We walk to start conversations.

We walk to bring people together.

And we walk because creating stronger communities requires all of us.

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

Everyone.

Bring your:

• Family
• Friends
• Coworkers
• Faith community
• School or student organization
• Business
• Community organization
• Advocacy group
• Neighbors

You don't have to be an expert on homelessness. You simply have to be willing to show up, learn, connect, and stand with your community.

GET INVOLVED BEYOND THE WALK

There are several ways to participate:

🚶🏾 WALK WITH US
Register as an individual or bring a group.

🙋🏾 VOLUNTEER
Help with event setup, participant support, route assistance, refreshments, outreach, and other event-day responsibilities.

🏢 BECOME A SPONSOR
Businesses and organizations can support the event while helping increase community awareness and visibility.

💚 MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
If you cannot attend but would still like to support the mission, contributions are welcome.

THIS IS OUR COMMUNITY. LET'S SHOW UP FOR IT.

You don't have to personally experience homelessness to care about the people who do.

You don't have to have all the answers to be part of the conversation.

And you don't have to walk alone.

Grab your people. Put on your green. Bring your voice.

LET'S WALK FOR A COMMUNITY WHERE NO ONE HAS TO FACE HOMELESSNESS ALONE.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Akron, Ohio
⏰ 9:00 AM

Registration • Volunteer • Sponsor • Support

Hosted by

Phoenix House Stability Program of Akron

The Phoenix Pathway™ — Building Stability. Creating Opportunity. Restoring Possibility.