Irving, TX – A group of walkers concerned about the poor and homeless in Irving will gather for the Friends of the Poor Walk Saturday, Oct. 25, beginning at 8 a.m. at Holy Family of Nazareth (HFN) Catholic Church, 2323 Cheyenne St., Irving. Walkers have been seeking sponsors and donations which will be funneled to the poor through HFN’s conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a global charitable organization devoted to the poor.
“This isn’t just a fund-raising event, although that is a very important part of it,” said Bob Greenfield of HFN’s SVdP group. “This is an opportunity for us to walk in solidarity with the poor, something we try to do as Vincentians whenever we can assist them. It’s our way of figurately walking in their shoes – and following in Christ’s footsteps – so we can better understand and have compassion for the poor and homeless. It’s what we are called to do.”
Registration on the day of the walk begins at 8 a.m. in front of the parish’s Family Life Center. Holy Family’s pastor, Fr. Jacob Dankasa, typically gives the walkers a rousing ‘pep’ talk before they set off on their walk at 9 am. The short route leads to Northwest Park, down the street from the church, and follows a path around a pond in the center of the park. Refreshments and t-shirts will be available while the supplies last. Four-legged furry friends are welcome too…