BRATTLEBORO — On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of Groundworks Collaborative, I thank the many individuals and businesses who made our eighth annual Hike for the Homeless on Oct. 13 another successful fundraiser to support our neighbors in need.
Thirty hearty participants turned out in the rain on that chilly morning to help Groundworks raise over $16,000 in support of our work to house our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Teams and individuals trekked to the summit of Mount Wantastiquet, and several walked the River Trail at the mountain's base.
The importance of this event is all the more salient on a cold and rainy day like that one. We're grateful for those who turned out to hike that day, and mindful of our neighbors experiencing homelessness who were out tenting until the Seasonal Overflow Shelter opened Nov. 12.
We're very thankful for the support of our participants, as well as their networks of friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers who pledged the donations.
This fun event could not be successful without the generous contributions of all of our supporters, and our many participants and volunteers - many of whom not only raised funds for the Hike, but also volunteered their time.
If you would like to support Hike for the Homeless with a contribution, donations can still be mailed to: Groundworks Collaborative, P.O. Box 370, Brattleboro, VT 05302.
Now that Brattleboro's Seasonal Overflow Shelter is open, those interested in volunteering to prepare and serve a meal for shelter guests can contact us at [email protected] or call 802-257-5415.