Vernon's Traditional Good Friday Walk At A Crossroads

VERNON, CT — The Cornerstone Foundation's Good Friday Walk has become a springtime tradition in Vernon, but without some volunteer help, it could be headed to Calvary — literally.

This year, Good Friday falls on Mach 29. Check-in for the event is at 8:30 a.m. with the walk to set to commence at 9 a.m. The walk starts and finishes at the Rockville United Methodist Church, 142 Grove St. and covers approximately 3.1 miles.

Officials put in a call this week for volunteers to help keep the event going. This year's event is scheduled for March 29 and, as always, aims to raise funds and awareness to combat hunger and homelessness in the community.

The Good Friday Walk is a 5K walk that has become a cherished tradition in Vernon, CT, and plays a crucial role in Cornerstone's ongoing mission to assist those in need. This year's event promises to be a memorable occasion, and volunteers are the heartbeat of its success.

This year, volunteers are needed for set from 7 to 8:30 a.m.; registration: from 8:30 to 9 a.m.; event attendants from 9 to 11 a.m.; attendants at the Fox Hill Tower food tent from 9 to 11 a.m. and clean up from 11 a.m. to noon. Cornerstone will sign off on Rockville High School student volunteer hours.

In addition to event-day roles, Cornerstone is also looking for individuals willing to contribute by making or purchasing snacks and drinks for the walkers.

"Every effort counts towards making a positive impact on the community," Cornerstone's Alexis Flint said.

On a more permanent basis, Cornerstone is currently search for someone to chair the event.

"This position represents a unique opportunity to spearhead a meaningful cause and make a lasting difference in the community," Flint said. Volunteers can contact Flint at alexis.flint@cornerstone-cares.org.

Cornerstone is a faith based non-profit organization in Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut, which started in 1982 by Helen Syriac, a local resident and parishioner at Sacred Heart Church in Vernon. Since then, Cornerstone has grown to include three shelters, a community kitchen, a clothing bank, a food cupboard and a community center.