Upcoming Events at Montrose Beach
Sat Jul 27, 10:00 AM - Sat Jul 27, 1:00 PM
4400 N. Simonds Dr, Chicago, IL 00000
Community: Uptown Chicago
Description
The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC) is proud to present the 2019 Walkathon for Refugees!!
Event Details
Over the years, ECAC has resettled and assisted thousands of refugees from all over the world, walking with families on the their road to becoming self-sufficient, fully contributing members of the economic and social life of Chicago.
This walk supports refugees who are making new lives in Chicago this year. Their journey to the United States has been hard, but we have the privilege of providing new hope and opportunities for our new neighbors.
We invite you to walk or run your way to the finish line all while giving back to refugees!!
If you can't make it, please consider donating! All proceeds go to help refugees and immigrants from all over the world!
How do your donations help?
$10 - Your $10 donation could provide a refugee's first hot meal in the United States.$25 - Your $25 donation could provide a backpack filled with school supplies for a refugee child.$50 - Your $50 donation could cover the initial cost of groceries for a refugee family.$100 - Your $100 donation could provide a monthly CTA transit card for a refugee to attend English classes, appointments, job interviews, etc.$250 - Your $250 donation could provide a newly arrived refugee family with sheets, towels, pots, pans, dishware, and other household items.$500 - Your $500 donation could help cover the cost of a refugee's case management or employment services for 3 months.$1,000 - Your $1,000 donation could supplement a refugee family's rental costs during their first months in Chicago, ensuring safe and secure housing before their transition to full-time employment.
This walk supports refugees who are making new lives in Chicago this year. Their journey to the United States has been hard, but we have the privilege of providing new hope and opportunities for our new neighbors.
We invite you to walk or run your way to the finish line all while giving back to refugees!!
If you can't make it, please consider donating! All proceeds go to help refugees and immigrants from all over the world!
How do your donations help?
$10 - Your $10 donation could provide a refugee's first hot meal in the United States.$25 - Your $25 donation could provide a backpack filled with school supplies for a refugee child.$50 - Your $50 donation could cover the initial cost of groceries for a refugee family.$100 - Your $100 donation could provide a monthly CTA transit card for a refugee to attend English classes, appointments, job interviews, etc.$250 - Your $250 donation could provide a newly arrived refugee family with sheets, towels, pots, pans, dishware, and other household items.$500 - Your $500 donation could help cover the cost of a refugee's case management or employment services for 3 months.$1,000 - Your $1,000 donation could supplement a refugee family's rental costs during their first months in Chicago, ensuring safe and secure housing before their transition to full-time employment.
