In September we successfully wrapped up our third and final LIFT session of the 2016 year. Our amazing volunteers and athletes spent two evenings a week sweating to the scorching summer temps while serving the homeless population in Virginia Beach at the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center. LIFT sessions run from 30-90 days and include weekly workouts, nutrition workshops, interview coaching, and more. We graduated 14 athletes from this 30 day session and while our weekly exercise sessions are on pause until 2017, our efforts to promote awareness of this cause are not.

We are less than one month away from our biggest event of the year. Our second annual White House to White House run will take place November 13/14 spanning over 200 miles. 9 runners and 6 drivers will caravan from Virginia Beach to DC as they tackle this statewide journey. The goal will be to run relay style, non-stop until our team reaches the White House on the first day of National Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week.

Runners have made dedicated efforts both in training for the run as well as fundraising. Many local businesses have proudly partnered with our cause including breweries, restaurants, and even our neighborhood athletic shops. With just a few weeks to go, our team is continuing the charge. The fundraising proceeds from our run will go towards funding our 2017 program and future expansion plan. By growing this program, it is our mission to empower the homeless population to become more active, healthy, and confident as they work towards bettering themselves and getting back on their feet.

How can you support LIFT or the WH2WH run? Click here.