Smith Mountain Lake Walk to End Poverty

🌟 Event Overview

Together We Can Make a Difference for Our Neighbors in Need!

📅 Date and Location

• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Location: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston, VA
• Event: 5k and 10k walk or run
• Organizer: Lake Christian Ministries (LCM)

💰 Matching Challenge

Double Your Donation with a $1 for $1 Challenge Match for Programs and Services that Impact Poverty

🤝 Impact of Your Support

• Proceeds: Support LCM’s services aimed at assisting local neighbors struggling with poverty.
• Growth: 32 years of helping vulnerable families through tough times.
• Service Increase: 58% increase in the number of services provided for local families over the past three years.
• Assistance: 74% increase in children receiving food assistance and financial aid for housing and utilities.

🏠 Community Needs

A growing number of local families are unable to pay the bills each month even though they have jobs. The cost of living has been rising much faster than paychecks, contributing to ongoing financial stress and economic suffering within the community.

🎯 Our Goal

• Matching Challenge: Sponsors are offering a $1 for $1 match for the first $35,000 donated.
• Overall Goal: Generate a total of $70,000 for services to help vulnerable families.
• Maximize Support: Help us maximize your support with the matching challenge.
• Impact Together: Together, we can make a greater impact during a difficult year for local families in need.

🔗 Learn More

For more information and to register, visit SML Walk to End Poverty Registration.