MCCSA Walk for Warmth

MCCSA's 19th annual Walk for Warmth is tentatively scheduled for February 21, 2009 at St. Therese of Lisieux in Shelby Township, 48115 Schoenherr. Registration opens at 9 a.m. and the Walk begins at 10 a.m.

This annual event raises funds to assist low-income families and individuals with home heating emergencies such as furnace repair/replacement and utility assistance.

Walk for Warmth raises funds in two ways: walkers' pledges and sponsorships/donations.

Walkers collect monetary pledges prior to the Walk. On the day of the event, they walk up to three miles to show their support.

Sponsors and donators make monetary contributions toward the Walk for Warmth effort. Often, these are local businesses, service organizations, churches and concerned individuals.

Donations can be mailed to MCCSA, ATTN: Walk for Warmth, 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 10, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Checks should be made payable to MCCSA - Walk for Warmth.

For more information, please call 586-469-6999 or email mccsa@macombcountymi.gov .