Residents Walk to End Homelessness by Malika Miller - City News Group, Inc.

Community Calendar

MARCH
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 01 02 03 04
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Residents Walk to End Homelessness

By Malika Miller , Staff Writer
April 27, 2017 at 08:54am. Views: 31

MORENO VALLEY>> On Saturday, April 8, the City of Riverside held its 4th annual Walk to End Homelessness, which raises money for programs that help people get off the streets. The event, which drew in supporters from the neighboring city of Moreno Valley, was held at Fairmount Park, where the goal of the walk was to raise $35,000 to provide individuals and families the necessary items to transition out of homelessness into permanent housing and obtain employment. The annual walk typically draws more than 300 people, all of whom are committed to raising money to provide opportunities for homeless families, individuals and youth to change their lives and become self-sufficient. "Thanks to federal and state funded programs, some of these needs can be met, but oftentimes, many of the most obvious needs are excluded, like: refrigerators, school textbooks and supplies, fees for testing and licensing, tools of the trade, work boots, tape measures, or kitchen tools for culinary occupations," said one representative of the event. The Ending Homelessness Fund also held a raffle in order to enhance efforts to raise funds for the walk. Items available for the raffle included: salad for a year from Panera, a necklace and bracelet from Parklane, two whale watching tickets, a 10" bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes, a vase bouquet from Mission Florist, a helicopter ride with Riverside Police Department, a set of wireless headphones, gift cards for various restaurants and more. Registration for the two-mile, family-friendly walk began at 7 a.m. and the walk began at 8:15 a.m. Annual walks bring together nonprofit organizations, social service organizations, faith-based institutions and the entire community to bring awareness to programs in place to help the homeless, and to raise money to support such much needed programs.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By Ruby Stephenson, Contributing Writer

March 17, 2026 at 05:26pm. Views: 198

A modern storefront shows Rancho Family Medical Group’s new clinic, with signs reading “Primary Care Coming Soon” above glass doors decorated with blue and white balloons. Rancho Family Medical Group’s newest clinic is at The District, on Hemlock Avenue.

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

March 17, 2026 at 04:36pm. Views: 175

17 years old, Brayden Dismang this weeks Athlete of the Week for Redlands East Valley HS is already making a strong impression both in the classroom and on the baseball field. A Junior maintains an impressive 3.9 grade point average while balancing the demands of academics, athletics, and work.

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

March 17, 2026 at 04:08pm. Views: 189

Lucas Palos is 17 years old and currently a Senior at Grand Terrace High School. Lucas has earned Principal’s Honor Roll twice, helped lead his teams to league championships in both baseball and football, And is this weeks Athlete of the week.

Photo Courtesy of: Feeding America® Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB)

By Rachel Bonilla, Community Writer

March 17, 2026 at 05:04pm. Views: 333

FARSB, Anthem Blue Cross Foundation and Feeding America highlight how nutritious food supports better health during National Nutrition Month®

Photo Courtesy of: Mayor Phill Dupper

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 17, 2026 at 05:05pm. Views: 202

Beautiful view of Loma Linda California.

Photo Courtesy of: Designed by Freepik

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 17, 2026 at 05:05pm. Views: 202

The Grand Terrace Dog Park will be closed from March 18, 2026, through April 22, 2026. During the closure period, residents are encouraged to seek alternative locations for outdoor pet activities.

Photo Courtesy of: Carl M. Dameron

By Carl M. Dameron, Contributing Writer

March 17, 2026 at 05:05pm. Views: 235

Rev. Chuck Singleton, senior pastor at Loveland Church, at the Third Annual Reparations Summit held at Loveland Church.  Easter service at Loveland Church is called “Celebrate the Light Of The World!” in Fontana, Santa Monica, and Victorville, and will be on Sunday, April 5. 6:00 am Sonrise service, 7:30 am, and 10:30 am, live at LovelandChurch.org.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By Brian Mohan, Community Writer

March 17, 2026 at 05:05pm. Views: 212

On Thursday, March 12, Mayor Cabrera and members of the City Council attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley, which completed a $2.25 million expansion of its service center doubling its service capacity and further strengthening the dealership’s role as one of the top-performing Kia retailers in the nation.

Photo Courtesy of: Designed by Freepik

By San Bernardino County, Community Writer

March 17, 2026 at 05:05pm. Views: 200

A woman stands in the kitchen smiling, while she holds a glass of water.

Photo Courtesy of: ONSCENE.TV

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 17, 2026 at 05:05pm. Views: 136

At approximately 10:15pm on March 8th, 2026, California Highway Patrol officers and Cal Fire Riverside County crews responded to a reported solo vehicle rollover crash on eastbound State Route 60 east of Nason Street in Moreno Valley.

Photo Courtesy of: KTLA5

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 17, 2026 at 05:05pm. Views: 194

Honey Cooper is pictured reading at Kimbark Elementary School in San Bernardino, California.

Photo Courtesy of: Truly Adams

By Justus Baker-Postell, Community Writer

March 17, 2026 at 05:05pm. Views: 213

Truly "The Truth" Adams official sponsorship annoucement with OSRX.

--> -->