The community’s most thrilling event is just around the corner! Join HomeFront for the third annual Halloween 5K and One Mile Run/Walk on Sunday, October 29 and make a difference in the lives of children impacted by poverty and homelessness in our community. This event will take place on a United States Track and Field (USATF) certified course at Carnegie Center in Princeton beginning at 9am and promises an unforgettable experience of fitness, fun, and compassion.
HomeFront’s Halloween 5K and One Mile Run/Walk aims to raise awareness and funds to support their Joy, Hopes, and Dreams (JHD) year-round children’s programming. JHD is much more than just an after-school program. It runs six days a week and includes tutoring and academic enrichment, arts classes in partnership with the Arts Council of Princeton, and exposure to new experiences and opportunities through weekly field trips to museums, the movies, amusement parks and more. Local families affected by poverty and homelessness rely on HomeFront’s children’s programming to keep their kids safe so they can work and manage the stresses of everyday life.
Participants are encouraged to dress up in their spookiest Halloween costumes, transforming the 5K run into a lively and festive parade of ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and all manner of creature. The event is open to all age groups and fitness levels, with an emphasis on family-friendly fun including Trunk or Treat, Craft Alley, and yard games including inflatable axe throwing. The Pre-school Pumpkin Dash starts at 9:00 A.M. and the 5K and One Mile Fun Run and Walk begin at 10:00 A.M. Along the USATF certified 5K course, runners will be thrilled by surprise Halloween-themed decorations and spooky live music, creating and electrifying atmosphere for everyone involved. For a full listing of the morning’s events, please visit www.HomeFrontNJ.org.
“We look forward to hosting the Halloween Run every year. It is a wonderful celebration of community and allows us to serve so many local children affected by poverty and homelessness.” Sarah Steward, HomeFront’s Chief Executive Officer said. “Our Joy, Hopes, and Dreams children’s program ensures all kids are given a vision for a better future and the support they need to achieve their dreams.”
Runners can register for the Halloween 5K and One Mile Run/Walk by visiting www.HomeFrontNJ.org or on-site on the day of the event. The registration fee is $35, and all proceeds will benefit HomeFront’s important work in the community. Additionally, participants will receive an exclusive Halloween-themed 5K Run t-shirt as a token of appreciation for their support.
Local businesses and community members are invited to contribute as event sponsors or volunteers, further enhancing the positive impact of this event. By sponsoring this event, businesses can showcase their commitment to social responsibility and community welfare while gaining valuable exposure in front of 1,000+ event participants and spectators.
For more information on how to participate, sponsor, or volunteer for the Halloween 5K and One Mile Run/Walk, please visit www.HomeFrontNJ.org email [email protected] or call 609-989-9417 x107.
About HomeFront: HomeFront’s model is comprehensive with 36 integrated programs which provide immediate and long-term solutions for families in the crisis of homelessness. These supports include dignified shelter, service-enriched affordable housing, education, quality childcare, preschool, summer camp, after school programs, employment training and placement, case management, and necessities such as food, clothing, hygiene items, diapers, and furniture. The HomeFront model provides the structure and stability that allows families to invest in themselves and achieve an independent future. HomeFront’s families go on to find stability, above minimum wage jobs, with many going on to college and advanced training. It is a holistic approach with real results ripe for reapplication in other communities.
To learn more about HomeFront and how you can get involved, visit their website at www.homefrontnj.org.
