FORM_PRESS RELEASE_EVENT MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lindsey Sumpter
772-770-0740 ext. 206
LSumpter@UnitedAgainstPoverty.org
16TH ANNUAL TROT AGAINST POVERTY 5K PREPARING FOR THEIR BIGGEST YEAR YET; BENEFITING PROGRAMS AT UNITED AGAINST POVERTY
Vero Beach, Fla., October 30, 2023 – United Against Poverty will be hosting their 16th Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty 5K on Thanksgiving morning.
WHAT: Join the community tradition and trot in one of the largest 5K’s on the Treasure Coast! The 16th Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty 5K on November 23th at Riverside Park is hosted by and benefits United Against Poverty of Indian River County. Families and friends can trot for a cause knowing their fun is making a difference in the community.
Visit www.TrotAgainstPoverty.org to register online.
- $35 per trotter or $30 per trotter for groups of 4 or more
- $40 per trotter day of race
- Pre-race packet pick up November 21st and 22nd from 9am to 4:30pm at the UP Center, 1400 27th St. Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Raceday packet pick up and registrations begins at 6am and ends at 7am
- Free kids ¼ mile race for ages 6 and under begins at 7:15am
- 5K begins at 7:30am
- Sweet Potato Pancake and sausage breakfast and awards begin at 8:15am
WHY: UP’s purpose is to inspire and empower people living in poverty to lift themselves and their families to economic self-sufficiency. This is achieved through a holistic approach to breaking the cycle of poverty with their programs: Crisis Stabilization Program, Member Share Grocery Program (MSGP), Education Program, and Success Training Employment Program (STEP). The Crisis Stabilization Program provides support for those facing instability in their lives. MSGP is a dignified food and household assistance program where you can personally select the nutritious food items your family needs. The Education Program provides free workshops such as Financial Literacy, Computer Skills and many more every week. STEP is a workforce development program dedicated to enhancing job-readiness skills. The goal of the program is job placement and long-term job retention. STEP has graduated over 550 adults and our program carries over an 80% one-year employment retention rate.
WHERE: Riverside Park
3280 Riverside Park Dr.
Vero Beach, FL 32963
WHEN: Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:30am-10:00am
WHO: Confirmed participating companies include:
- Michael Pierce in Memory of Kathie Pierce
- Treasure and Space Coast Radio
- Cole Auto Supply/Napa Auto
- George E. Warren
- Michael and Linda Rusciano
- Piper
- Michael and Linda Rusciano
- Florida Power and Light
- Bernard Egan Foundation
- ImageNet Consulting
- D&S Auto Repair
- Oak Crest Roofing
- Coast 2 Coast Healthcare
- Dr. Marc Leiberman
- Seacoast Bank
- AuPair in America
- White Electric
- FirstService Residential
- Natalie’s Florida Juice Company
- Marsh Landing Restaurant
- Lulich & Attorneys
- Gotta Go Green
- Imperial Imprinting
- Norair Photography
- The Saussie Pig
- Como Oil and Propane
- Pye Barker Fire and Safety
- Hop Til You Drop
- The Ice Shanty
- Charlie’s Towing
- Vero Beach Amateur Radio Club
- Golf Carts of Vero Beach
PHOTO / VIDEO / INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
- Media are invited to attend on behalf of host, United Against Poverty.
- Matt Tanner, United Against Poverty Executive Director is available for interviews.
- Allison Zukowski, the event’s organizer and Development Manager at United Against Poverty is available to discuss:
- The history of Trot Against Poverty
- Sponsorship opportunities for other UP events
- UP’s transformative programs
- How to get involved with UP
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Media interested in attending or learning more may contact Allison Zukowski, 772-770-0740 ext. 204, AZukowski@UnitedAgainstPoverty.org