How you can get involved...
Become a fundraiser - Do your part for the homeless of Central Florida by committing to run races of your choice and raise funds for the homeless by being sponsored. You can run any race you want for Stepping Onward. It's easy to sign up and pledge, just go to our campaign center and click the "become a fundraiser" link at the top of the page!
Join one of our HOPE Teams - Become a part of one of our HOPE running teams as a running teammate, mentor or coach at any skill level of running. Team members are there to provide inspiration, support and encouragement to our Central Florida homeless. The goal for each of our homeless runners is to complete a running event with the assistance of our volunteer running partners. The commitment is as little as one day every one to two weeks or as much as you feel called to contribute. The individuals we inspire, inspire others in return, paying it forward;the ultimate step in creating a better world. For more information email us at admin@steppingonward.com or meet up with us at one of our HOPE Team meetups below!
Location: We begin at the OURM in Orlando, FL and take our run to Lake Eola
Date/Time: Every Saturday @ 7am
Distance: 3+ miles
Join us with our OURM HOPE Team as we run every Saturday morning!
Location: Rescue Outreach Mission, Sanford FL
Distance: 1-3+ miles
Contact us for details in assisting in our runs at this location!
Location: Boys Town, Oviedo FL
Date/Time: Every Sunday @ 6pm
Distance: 1.5+ miles
Join us with our Boys Town HOPE Team, a walking/running team for the children of Boys Town, every Sunday at 6pm.
Join iGive.com, it's FREE!- If you use search engines or shop online, you can be raising money for Stepping Onward!It's easy and utterly FREE! When ever you search the web you can earn a penny-per-search (which adds up fast), and any purchases you make at over 700+ online retailers can raise up to 26% of the purchase as a donation to the cause! By the way, not only do you get to help a great cause, but signing up with iGive.com also grants you access to coupons at many of the online retailers, saving you money. So sign-up with Stepping Onward as your Charity at iGive.com.
Donate - Make a contribution to help rebuild the lives of our Central Florida homeless. With your support, Stepping Onward can reach those in need, giving our homeless of Central Florida the tools needed to regain their confidence, self-esteem, and self-sufficiency. There are multiple ways of donating to Stepping Onward:
- Make a tax-deductible donation: Every donation helps us in spreading the cause, helping more individuals, and bringing a new start... a new life for the homeless of Central Florida.
- Donate needed items!: There is always a need for material goods to aide the homeless in getting back on their feet. Running shoes, sandles, back packs, hygene products, and clothes are always appreciated. You can make donations at any event we are attending or email us at admin@steppingonward.com to make drop off arrangements.
- Donate your time!: Unable to make it out to a run, or you're unable to run? Don't worry, we can always use help behind the scenes in running events and helping the homeless in many other ways! If you are interested in donating your time, contact us at admin@steppingonward.com and we'll help get you involved!
Join an Event - Below we have listed Events we will be attending and also Events that support the Homeless of Central Florida. If you have any questions specific to an Event, or you know of an Event we have not listed yet, contact us at admin@steppingonward.com and we will get it posted!
All Charity/Non-Profit Events!
Location: Lake Eola, Orlando FL
Date/Time: Every Monday night @ 6:45pm
Cost/Fees: Just your love and compassion
Monday nights at Lake Eola Park. Food. Comfort. Conversation. Come help serve the homeless and needy individuals with meals and more. We currently meet near the Panera on Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando every Monday at 6:45. Bring your friends, some canned foods and magnetic energy to bring to our crowd.
Get involved: All are welcome to show up and lend a helping hand.
Location: Orlando Union Rescue Mission, 410 W. Central Blvd, Orlando FL
Date/Time: 3/25, 4/22, 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 9/23, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16 @ 8:00am - 3:00pm
IDignity helps the poor by providing Florida ID Cards, Birth Certificates and Social Security Cards with assistance from legal counsel. This is a monthly event and they can help up to 250 clients per event. The U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs is also available at the event.
More information: Visit IDignity.org or call 407-792-1374
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