Please consider supporting my hike! I am walking to raise money to provide food for children in Washington County through the Hagerstown Area Religious Council's programs including Micah's Backpack, which provides nutritious food to food-insecure children in Washington County.
I'm also walking because this year started with some unexpected medical drama and 3 months off work, so I am pushing myself to get back in shape and to fully recover.
Thank you for any support for a great cause here in Washington County!
HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope
The Hike for Hunger & Hope is HARC’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope is a non-competitive fundraising event open to all ages. This fully supported hike on the beautiful C&O Canal towpath features 4 K (2.5 miles), 10 K (6.2 miles), and half marathon (13.1 miles) hikes, to include everyone from casual to serious hikers and runners. Participants can look forward to scenic water views, water & Gatorade refills along the way.
Proceeds will benefit HARC programs, with a significant portion directed to Micah’s Backpack, which provides nutritious food to food-insecure children in Washington County, MD. Micah’s Backpack is a collaborative effort between 50 churches and organizations in Washington County, serving more than 1,100 children with weekend meals. Other initiatives include childhood education and well-being programs, justice initiatives, strengthening houses of worship and interfaith relationships.
The Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC) is a coalition of faith community partners in Washington County, Maryland. HARC has been active in the community since 1946 and has been recognized as a 501c3 non-profit organization since 2001. While HARC’s partner congregations can differ greatly on theology, all agree on loving our neighbor and working together to build a better community, help those in need, and support one another.
HARC connects the Washington County faith community to work together, engaging in hands-on ministry to serve our community. This work includes serving hungry children through Micah’s Backpack, maintaining a Food, Clothing & Personal Care resources list for Washington County, childhood education and well-being programs, justice initiatives, and strengthening houses of worship and interfaith relationships.
Learn more at https://harccoalition.org/