Milestone: Friends of the Poor Walk finishes strong

The annual Friends of the Poor Walk to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Sequim and Port Angeles was a success, organizers say, as walkers of all ages raised more than $4,500 to benefit those who live in poverty.

October 1, 2014 12:40 pm
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The annual Friends of the Poor Walk to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Sequim and Port Angeles was a success, organizers say, as walkers of all ages raised more than $4,500 to benefit those who live in poverty.

The event took place at the Sequim High School track on Sept. 21 and students from Queen of Angels School also walked on Sept. 22 as a way to join the cause.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the poor. More than 95 percent of funds raised go directly to necessities like housing and heat for those who cannot afford them. Last year, the society helped more than 2,500 people who live in Sequim School District’s boundaries.

Sponsors included All Weather Heating, Draperies Northwest, All View Motel, Swain’s General Store, VanDyken Family Dentistry, Lincoln Park Grocery, Queen of Angels Catholic Women, McPhee’s Grocery, Jim’s Pharmacy, St. Francis Guild, First & Race Car Wash, Speed Klean Laundry, Olympic Laundry, Farmers Insurance and Port Angeles Tire Factory.