Venice, FL – 8/23/2023
What: Dream Walk 2023
When: October 14, 2023, from 8 AM to 10 AM
Where: Start and end at Venice Presbyterian Church, 825 The Rialto, Venice, FL
Who: Public
Why: To raise funds to support Family Promise of South Sarasota County’s homeless prevention and diversion programs
Family Promise of South Sarasota County (FPSSC) is pleased to announce registration, donation information, and walk details for the 7th Annual Dream Walk. This event is a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser with a charity walk that will be on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Funds raised from Dream Walk support FPSSC’s comprehensive programs for families with minor children. The event will feature a choice of a short or long walking path, engaging activities at each stop along the way, and culminates with a pancake breakfast. Dream Walk will start at 8 am at the Venice Presbyterian Church.
Jennifer Fagenbaum, Executive Director of Family Promise of South Sarasota County stated, “With housing and interest rates in Sarasota County at an all-time high and very little change in salaries, many families can no longer make ends meet. Every child deserves a home. Dream Walk brings the community to together to be part of the solution. It is also a very fun event that we look forward to every year.”
There are over 450 children in South Sarasota County schools who have been identified as homeless. Children experiencing housing instability have five times higher risk for developmental challenges and poor health and functioning. They are also five times more likely to miss school, nine times more likely to repeat a grade, and four times more likely to not graduate. In 2022, Family Promise of South Sarasota County helped 130 families with a total of 606 adults and children in need.
Funds raised will directly support our programs that help local working families achieve lasting housing stability.
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About South Sarasota Family Promise
Family Promise envisions a nation in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. Family Promise is a national non-profit agency with 200+ local affiliates in 43 states. The Family Promise of South Sarasota County Affiliate (FPSSC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, delivers innovative solutions for family homelessness including prevention, shelter, and stabilization services. FPSSC provides shelter, meals, basic needs (clothing, toiletries, and personal items), case management, referrals, and resources to families in transition. Our mission is to provide housing support to children and their families in South Sarasota County and it is our vision to provide comprehensive services to ensure children and their families achieve lasting self-sufficiency. For more information, visit www.familypromisessc.org/dream-walk or contact Stacy Graison at sg@familypromisessc.org.