Media Advisory
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Contact: Lori Latham
PH: (616) 401-1743 (mobile)
EM: lori.latham@kentcountymi.gov
Kent County Community Action welcomes back Walk for Warmth after 2-year hiatus!
WHO: Kent County Community Action (KCCA) leadership, staff, volunteers and residents. Kent County Commissioners Stephen Wooden and Ivan Diaz will participate in the opening program.
WHAT: Kent County Community Action is hosting its 35th annual Walk for Warmth.
The event kicks off with a brief program followed by a short walk dedicated to raising funds to help keep the heat on for families in Kent County who have received a utility shut-off notice. All proceeds from the event go directly back to Kent County families. Anyone can participate by walking, sponsoring, or donating.
WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2023
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8:20 a.m. - Doors open for registration
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8:35 a.m. - Opening remarks inside
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9:00 a.m. - Walk begins outside the building
WHERE: Kent County Community Action Office * 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Suite 110, Grand Rapids
Walk Route: KCCA entrance on Martin Luther King Jr. Street to Sheldon Avenue to Sycamore Street to Jefferson Avenue.
Why: Heating assistance for Kent County residents is needed now more than ever. As a result of increased pricing and a lagging economy, hundreds of Kent County households struggle to pay for basic necessities like heat. The money raised through Walk for Warmth goes directly to Kent County families in need.
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About KCCA
Kent County Community Action is a department of Kent County. The department’s mission is to alleviate poverty in Kent County by helping families and individuals move to long term self-sufficiency. Programs and services focus on meeting emergency needs such as, but not limited to food, utility assistance, transportation, and socialization for residents of Kent County. Follow Kent County Community Action on Facebook. Click here to learn more about the department.
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