Walk for Change

Join Family Promise of Essex County and Walk for Change! 

On the weekend of October 16th & 17th, we ask you, with groups of friends and family to JOIN US and walk together to raise funds and awareness for families experiencing homelessness. This is a hybrid event and small groups will form on proposed trails (see below). You pick which day and which trail works best for you!

When you register to walk, you will receive a FPE Walk for Change t-shirt, reusable canvas bag, and a free class at BRWL Boxing and Yoga Studio in Orange, NJ! Children under 12 do not need to register. They can wear a blue shirt of your choice to participate. During your walk post photos using the hashtag #FPEWalk4Change

This event features several family friendly activities to bring our community together in support! Visit our Walk for Change activities center here.

Team Captains

Q21 - Jane Z Quinn

Kelly's FPE Walk Team - Kelly Curry 

Reba's Family Promise REZ Runners - Reba Stevens

FPE Staff Team - Tia Aery

SOMA Aggressive Walkers - Kim Aiken Cockerham

Lamont's Walk For Change Squad - Lamont Swittenberg

Davianne's Walk for Change Team - Davianne Harris

Walk With Me! Team - Gigi Loh

Temple Sholom of West Essex Walkers - Suzanne Klar

Team Beth El for Family Promise - Congregation Beth El

Walk in Love - Paula Toland

Walk for Progress with Shomrei - Dale Russakoff

The Murphy's Walk for Change - Christopher Murphy

CAI Walks for Change - Karen Eisenberg

St George's Church Maplewood

TBA Walks for Family Promise

Suggested Walking Routes

Click the All Trails Site links to find descriptions and printable maps

Montclair, NJ - Brookdale Park Outer Loop, 1.7 miles (wheelchair friendly)

West Orange, NJ - Eagle Rock Red Trail Loop, 3.4 miles

Maplewood, NJ- Swamp, Crest Loop and Crest Trail, 2.5 miles

Maplewood, NJ - South Mountain Reservation, Hemlock Falls Loop, 1.7 miles

Essex Fells, NJ - Grover Cleveland Park Outer Loop, 1.2 miles

Little Falls, NJ West - Glen and Eastview Trail Loop, 1.6 miles

Calling All Runners! 5K Run Option:

South Orange, NJ-South Mountain Reservation, Orange Reservoir Loop = 1.8 miles (paved and wheelchair friendly)