Outrunning Homelessness 2014, co-chaired by SOWMA Board of Director members Cathy Adler and Dennis Harkins, race director, attracted over 600 registered participants, more than 20 corporate sponsors, and raised over $40,600, exceeding its target goal by $4,600! Money raised by this event will help SOWMA to continue serving students who have no place to call home.
This year's event was generously supported by anchor sponsor Crescent Credit Union, with additional support from and Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks, Columbia Gas, Evolution Sports Performance, Wizard Computer Services, Inc., Mutual Bank, Unity Church of North Easton,Good Samaritan Hospital, Morse Insurance Agency, Cathy Adler and Ellen Dehm, The Richard McGrail Family, Old Colony YMCA, Boston Capital, and Maplewood Country Day Camp.
By once again exceeding its goal, the purpose of SOWMA’s Outrunning Homelessness 5K/2.6 Mile Race & Fun Walk continues and is strengthened--to bring the community together to support SOWMA’s mission of providing academic support and one-on-one tutoring/mentoring to children impacted by homelessness.
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With an estimated 44,000 homeless children enrolled in Massachusetts public schools and an estimated dropout rate of more than 75% among homeless teens, SOWMA has seen dramatic growth in the need for its life-changing services.