Homeless For The Holidays

5K Run / Walk benefiting the Pennies From Kevan Foundation, a non-profit that provides funds to homeless services agencies in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. St.

Homelessness is 24/7, 365, spring, summer, fall and winter for thousands of men, women and children across our country. It's estimated that at any point in time, more than 600,000 people are homeless in the United States, 15,000 in the state of Pennsylvania, and more than 600 in the city of Philadelphia alone. In cold colder climates like the Northeastern United States, the winter months can be pa

rticularly challenging for the homeless as they struggle to eat, stay warm and stay alive living in and out of homeless shelters or on the streets. There are various causes of homelessness and it often co-exists with substance addiction and mental illness. Most homeless have been abandoned by their families and friends, and are unable to self sustain. Regardless of the causes of homelessness, YOU CAN HELP! By participating in the Homeless For The Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk, you will be providing food, shelter and much needed winter essentials for those that need them most. Proceeds from this event will go directly to two organizations in Philadelphia that strive on a daily basis to help the poor and homeless: St. Francis Inn and The Last Stop. St Francis Inn (www.stfrancisinn.org) and The Last Stop are both located in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, directly across the street from one another, providing addiction recovery, meals and shelter to thousands of poor and homeless people in one of the poorest sections of Philadelphia. Francis Inn has been serving meals to the neediest individuals and families in Philadelphia seven days/week since 1979. The Inn serves more than 350 meals a day with dignity and respect, restaurant-style; guests don’t walk through a line to get their food. Compassionate volunteers serve them at tables. Francis Inn relies on the generosity of local grocery stores and businesses as well as churches and individuals to donate food. Volunteers come daily to help cook, serve and clean. Francis Inn also provides food baskets for families and homebound seniors. The Last Stop Clubhouse serves as a recovery house for addicts from all walks of life. Walking through Last Stop’s doors, people of all ages and races join together for one common goal: to get and stay clean. The Last Stop also provides food and shelter at several houses in the area, where those in need receive support from caring staff, volunteers and each other. Your participation in the Homeless For The Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk WILL make a difference in the lives of people you'll likely never meet or see. But rest assured, they are out there today and every day, struggling to feed and shelter themselves and their families.

Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk L.A.

12/08/2025

One More Week!

The 10th ANNUAL HOMELESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS 5K RUN / 2.5K WALK in Los Angeles will be held at Griffith Park, Sunday, Dec. 14, 10:00AM!

Give an hour of your time and help those in need of food, clothing and a safe place to sleep. Grab your running, jogging or walking shoes and join us for the Live Event or use the sign-up link to make a Donation!

Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk L.A. The Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk L.A. is on Sunday December 14, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K Run/2.5K Walk (Adult), 5K Run/2.5K Walk (Youth 6-17), 5K Run/2.5K Walk (5 & Under), and Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk L.A. - VIRTUAL (ADULT & YOUTH).

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12/04/2024

A great day for a 5K, raising funds for the Homeless in Los Angeles. THANK YOU to the runners, walkers and donors that participated!

01/11/2024

Such a great day for a 5K! THANK YOU to our Runners, Walkers and Donors for your support and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of the Homeless!

01/05/2024

Just ONE DAY Away! There's still time to SIGN-UP or DONATE! WALK-UP REGISTRATION will also be available up until the Run/Walk starts at 10am tomorrow morning!

Griffith Park, Crystal Springs Equestrian Trail. Intersection of Crystal Springs and Griffith Park Drives. An easy flat course, perfect for Runners, Walkers, families with strollers and pets are permitted!

12/11/2023

8th AnnualHomeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk

Saturday, January 6, 10:00am at Griffith Park in Los Angeles

We welcome back all past participants or new Runners and Walkers to our 8th Annual fundraiser for the Homeless and hope to see you there! If you’re unable to make it in person, you can participate virtually from wherever you live or will be staying, anytime until January 13, 2024!

Alternatively, please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Pennies From Kevan Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports the work of local homeless services agencies.

Visit www.penniesfromkevan.org to REGISTER or DONATE!

PENNIES FROM KEVAN FOUNDATION

01/23/2023

Thank you 🙏 runners, walkers and donors for a great event Saturday raising funds for the homeless. Your generosity will help those most in need in our community. We are so grateful for your support!

01/20/2023

JUST ONE MORE DAY!

The 7th Annual HOMELESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS 5K RUN / 2.5K WALK in Los Angeles!

SATURDAY, JAN. 21, @ 10:00AM, in Griffith Park!

Sign up NOW or WALK-UP and register beginning at 9:00am tomorrow at the event. Can't make the event but want to help the homeless? Please consider making a donation!

REGISTER OR DONATE -

Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk L.A. The Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk L.A. is on Saturday January 21, 2023. It includes the following events: 5K Run/2.5K Walk (Adult), 5K Run/2.5K Walk (Youth 6-17), and 5K Run/2.5K Walk (5 & Under).

01/08/2023

Make one of your New Year’s resolutions to help the Homeless in Los Angeles!

L.A.’s new mayor, Karen Bass, declared a Homeless State of Emergency on her FIRST DAY in office. You can help combat the homelessness crisis by raising much needed funds for local homeless services agencies in L.A.

Join us for the 7th Annual Homeless For The Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk, Saturday, January 21, 10:00am, at Griffith Park!

*REGISTER or DONATE* Visit - www.penniesfromkevan.org

12/23/2022

Pennies From Kevan Foundation 501(c)(3) non-profit raising funds to support the needs of those experiencing homelessness and co-existing substance abuse disorders in the Philadelphia and Los Angeles communities.

12/16/2021

Great day Saturday, 12/11, raising funds for the homeless in L.A.! Many thanks to the returning and new PFKF supporters that participated in the Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run/Walk.

The VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk continues through Jan. 2, 2022! Plenty of time remaining to help the homeless this Holiday Season. Visit www.penniesfromkevan.org to sign up or donate. Participate from anywhere and at any location and time that's convenient for you!

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