Today I participated in the 20th Anniversary Homeless Walkathon in Washington DC and I have to say it was amazing. I arrived just in time to register, get my shirt and get to the starting line. There were thousands of people who showed up for the walk. Companies ranging from Fannie Mae to Volunteers of America. Congresswomen Eleanor Holmes Norton and Mayor Fenty were in attendance as well. I walked with my fellow Volunteers of America Chesapeake members and had a great conversation with Susan Bently the Volunteer Services Coordinator for the Residential Program Center. I will admit that I felt very proud when someone came up and said "Your the Try Change Guy".
I was able to get to shake Mayor Fenty's hand and thank him for coming out for the walk and then introduce myself to the Outreach and Services Specialist for the 2nd Ward. I told him a little about Try Change and how we are official partners with Volunteers of America. He asked me to email him some information and perhaps there is a way the we can work with the mayor's office in some capacity.
The musical entertainment was fantastic. BB Wayans, Michael McDonald and Darius Ruckus ( Hootie of Hootie and the Blowfish) I have to tell you that it was absolutely incredible when they had Michael McDonald on Piano, with BB Wayans and Darius Ruckers singing Amazing Grace. On top of that BB Wayans and another singer sang Oh Happy Day. I witnessed all this less than 75ft from the stage.
If you have never been to the Homeless Walkathon I'm here to tell you get yourself to one. If you can't get to DC check the VOA's website for one near your home state.
What An Amazing Day!
Vince
2 comments:
You Rock! I am so proud to see where you are going! I am blessed to know you!
You are a really great person for doing this. Our homeless population is often overlooked in this sciety. Keep up the great work.
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