2015 Walk for the Women on September 19

SAVE THE DATE: The 14th annual ‘Walk for the Women’ – a fundraiser for Burien’s Hospitality House – will be Saturday, Sept. 19, in conjunction with the Burien Wellness Fair.

Have fun, win prizes and do good. The walk is an easy two miles through the heart of Burien to benefit homeless women. The walk is being held in conjunction with the Burien Wellness Fair, also happening at Burien Town Square Park.

Here’s the plan:

1. Pre-registration fee: $20. Day of walk fee: $25
2. Day-of Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, September 19 at Burien Town Square Park.
If you have sponsors, please bring your completed sponsor form
and money to the registration table before the Walk.
3. Get your route map and list of sponsors from the registration table,
take time to stretch and warm up.
4. Walk starts at 10:00 a.m.
5. Return to the stage after the walk to see if you win one of the numerous prizes.
Top money-raisers can select their choice of prizes.
6. If you cannot participate but would like to help Hospitality House,
please mail your check to:
Hospitality House, Attn: Walk for the Women,
1419 S.W. 150th Street, Burien WA 98166

Hospitality House is a shelter for homeless women, a safe haven where those with no where to turn can find warm, dry shelter and healthy, nourishing food. Each year we graduate approximately 80 women from a comprehensive, 90-day program designed to help residents find employment, improve their life skills and secure a safe, affordable place to call home.

How are your donated dollars spent?

$25 registration fee will stock the refrigerator of
Hospitality House with sandwich-makings for one day.
$80 pays for one night of shelter.
$250 sponsorship pays the monthly phone bill.
$500 sees a resident through a two-week stay.
$2,000 sponsors a resident for the entire 12-week program,
preparing her for a secure and stable life.