Annual Help the Homeless Community Walk

The first  Help the Homeless Community Walk will take place this Saturday, Sept. 24 in Manassas, and will take place rain or shine.

SERVE is a 60-bed emergency shelter in Manassas and is the local campus for Northern Virginia Family Services, a private nonprofit.

Together, the groups provide an array of services to residents in western Prince William county, Manassas and Manassas Park that find themselves in a bind, and are continuing that effort by hosting the walk.

Aside from their 60-bed Family Care Center, SERVE is the county's largest food distribution center, and provides emergency assistance for families who need help paying their utilities and rent. Others services include access to free and low cost medication and job and life skills training.

Last year the food distribution center handed out over $2 million dollars worth of food to 900 families per month.

Registration fee is $20 for youth, ages 25 and under; and $30 for adults. You can preregister online or at the the day of the walk. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the walk begins at 12:30 p.m. All registration fees are tax deductible.

There are also families in local shelters that would like to walk during the event who need a sponsor. 'Virtual walkers' can also participate.

Participants can enjoy free events going on at the pavilion to include Manassas City's annual Chili Cook Off  and Kid's Fest complete with a moonbounce and live music.