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New London Homeless Hopsitality Center to Host 10th Annual Walk to End Homelessness

Come early for music performances and food trucks, and end the day with free ice cream and a drumming circle.

NEW LONDON, CT - The New London Homeless Hopsitality Center invites residents to walk with them April 23 and show support for those experiencing homelessness in the community.

The event is also intended to help raise support for the HHC and inspire those who participate through the stories of people experiencing homelessness, according to a release.

Attendees can meet the Vet House residents and chat with interpreters portraying activists from New London's earlier days. Musicians Ben and Nancy Parent, the Raging Grannies and others will also energize guests.

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The walk, which is organized by HHC and Connecticut College, starts at 1 p.m. Participants will meet at the municipal parking lot across from Homeward Bound Treasures at 35 Golden Street.

Come early for music, performances, food trucks, meetups and day-of registrations. The event even ends with free ice cream and a drumming circle at the Parade Plaza at the top of Bank Street.

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Register and get more info at this link.

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