Society of St. Vincent de Paul to Sponsor Twelfth Annual “Friends of the Poor Walk”

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, St. Blaise Bellingham Conference is participating for the 12th year in the nationally sponsored “Friends of the Poor Walk”.  The Walk will take place rain or shine on Saturday, September 24, 2022.  The walk registration begins at St. Blaise Church, 1158 South Main Street, Bellingham at 8:30 a.m. where the walkers will register and pick up a T shirt, snack and beverage. The walk will begin at St. Blaise Church and continue for 1.5 miles to and around the Common several times and back to the church.

With the increase in the cost of gas/oil we anticipate a significant increase in the calls for assistance.   The conference is looking to increase the participation and funds raised this year. All proceeds from the walk are used locally to assist Bellingham residents, regardless of faith. Assistance is provided for heating, gas, electrical bills, rent and other necessities.  Approximately 50 families and 154 individuals have received assistance from the Bellingham Conference this past year totaling approximately $29,000. 

There are many ways people can help to ensure that the 12th Friends of the Poor Walk is a successful one.  One way is to register as a walker using the online registration system at www.fopwalk.org. People may also register on the actual day of the Walk. You may donate to a specific walker or directly to the Bellingham conference at St Blaise on the same website, or make a check out directly to SVdP Bellingham Walk – c/o St. Blaise Parish, 1158 South Main Street, Bellingham 02019.

Join the walk and help us help those in need.   Experience the good feeling that comes with helping individuals and families to find shelter, put food on the table, heat their homes, keep the lights on, provide for their children and remain in their homes.