White Center 5K Walk and Run
The theme this year is SUPERHEROES, come with your cape and everything superhero related as we celebrate heroes of White Center.The 5K Walk and Run has four main objectives: 1) Promote the positive and diverse culture that thrives in White Center2) Help to Promote local White Center businesses3) Promote a healthy lifestyle4) Unify the White Center CommunityIn conjunction with these objectives we hope to raise money for three long time organizations devoted to empowering the White Center community. ____________________________White Center Community Development Associationhttp://www.wccda.org/The mission of the White Center Community Development Association (White Center CDA) is to promote a vibrant neighborhood and high quality of life for White Center residents and stakeholders through the development of authentic leadership opportunities, and community-led, neighborhood initiatives. We acccomplish this through our three lines of business: neighborhood revitalization, family development, and community building. ____________________________YES Foundation of White Centerhttp://www.yfwc.org/The YES foundation of White Center exists to address the social, economic, educational, physical, and spiritual needs of youth in the White Center area. By developing programs and partnering with other organizations, we provide kids with positive role models and powerful life experiences to encourage their hope and vision for the future.____________________________White Center Food Bankhttp://www.whitecenterfoodbank.org/The White Center Food Bank (WCFB) began in the mid-1970's as an emergency response to assist struggling families and individuals in the greater White Center and Highline areas during a major economic downturn. The Mission of the White Center Food Bank is to minimize hunger, while nourishing community, nurturing self-reliance and embracing our rich cultural diversity.Come join us on March 22nd at 9:00AM followed by a passport to White Center event, in which all participants will be able to get discounts on selected White Center businesses and restaurants!Race Schedule:8:00 Doors Opens to the public9:00 Racers Begin9:10 Walkers Begin10:00 Entertainment, Race Winners Announced10:30 "Passport to White Center Event" BeginsRegistration includes a free T-SHIRT!The course is pet friendly, stroller friendly, and wheelchair accessible.