Register Today: Ann-Marie House 5K Walk/Run

Walkers, runners, children and community members will come together on September 16 at First Baptist Church in Nashua to fundraise and find a solution to the growing problem of family homelessness.

The event, the 5^th Annual Anne-Marie House 5K Walk/Run and Red Nose Run for AMH, a separate children’s fun run, will benefit Anne-Marie House (AMH), a transitional housing program for children and families in greater Nashua experiencing homelessness.

Since 2005, Anne-Marie House has served the needs of local children and families experiencing homelessness by providing safe and temporary housing, wholesome meals, transportation, continuing education and other support services such as parenting classes and financial literacy workshops. Nearly 85 percent of Anne-Marie House families achieve independent and sustainable housing and nearly 90 cents of every dollar donated to AMH directly supports resident families and children.

Pre-registration is $20 per person and $25 on the day of the event. Day-of registration begins at 1:00PM in the First Baptist Church parking lot at 121 Manchester Street in Nashua. Walkers will get a head start at 2:15PM and runners will depart at 3:00PM. Participants are encouraged to register at www.AMH5K.com and raise pledges to benefit Anne-Marie House.  Thanks to a generous donor, all pledges will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $10,000.

In addition, children under the age of 9 may take part in the Red Nose Run for AMH, a children’s fun run . The entry fee for the Red Nose Run is $5 per child and includes a red clown nose, goodie bag, and free circus ticket to the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus.

Event highlights include medals to top finishers in each age group, goodie bags and t-shirts for the first 200 participants, free post-race chowder courtesy of Weathervane Seafood Restaurant, music, and prizes to the top fundraising team and individual. To register or more information, visit www.AMH5K.com or contact Jennifer Lorrain, Anne-Marie House Director of Development, at (603) 883-7338, ext. 5 or jennifer.lorrain@annemariehouse.org.

About Anne-Marie House Anne-Marie House (AMH), a transitional housing program located in Hudson, NH, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of children and families experiencing homelessness. AMH does this by providing safe and secure transitional housing, wholesome meals, transportation, continuing education and other support services such as parenting classes and financial literacy programs. Nearly 85 percent of our families achieve independent and sustainable housing.