Call to Action: Walk for Mentoring
A 5k Walk Around Lake Merritt to Support the OreMi Mentoring Program
Federal Funding cuts, resulting from the recent budget compromise in Washington DC, have threatened the long-term survival of the OreMi Mentoring Program at FSSBA.
This OreMi Program has had a positive impact in hundreds of lives thoughout the Bay Area. We are committed to finding the funds needed to continue building and nurturing healthy mentoring relationships, and we need your help to make it possible.
Join us on Saturday, July 23, 2011 for a Walk around Lake Merritt to raise funds and bring attention to the plight of this vital program.
Take Action Right Now to Support Mentoring in our Community:
1) Register to WALK:Click here to register as a walker on on July 23.
2) Form a TEAM: Spread the word to family, friends and coworkers. When you bring together a team of people, you help us to have a greater impact on the day of our walk.
3) Become a VIRTUAL WALKER: If you are not able to be with us in person, you can still show your support by registering as a virtual walker.
4) Make a larger donation: If you are able to make a larger show of support, donate now to help ensure that the OreMi Mentoring Program will have a future.
Please note: Our online registration & donation system will be unavailable from midnight on July 6 through midnight on July 7, due to system upgrades. We apologize for any inconveniece!
Where:
Lakeside Park, at the corner of Bellevue and Staten Avenue, Oakland, CA. (Just a block away from FSSBA's office at 401 Grand Avenue.)
When:
Saturday, July 23, 2011
9:00am: Sign in begins
9:30am: Welcome and Speakers
10:00am: Walk Begins
11:00: Post Walk Celebration
Please note that pre-registration is required for this event. FSSBA is unable to accept donations for registration fees onsite on the day of the event, per Oakland Parks and Recreation policy.
For more information contact Doris Mangrum, Community Relations Manager, by phone: (510) 834-2443, ext 3005 or by email: dmangrum@fssba-oak.org
