Event Details

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th

DOORS OPEN 6:00AM – START TIME: 8:00AM

START FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
625 NE MIZNER BLVD, BOCA RATON FL 33432

The 1st Annual 5K Fun Run & Walk to Change Lives
is great for all ages!

Run to Change A Life, Run to Change A Community

BENEFITTING:
All proceeds will go towards Changing Lives of Boca Raton.

Established in 2019, Changing Lives provides programs and services for the underprivileged population in need of assistance. Our services are provided by volunteer citizens of our community at large.

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WHO WE ARE:

Changing Lives is dedicated to enriching the lives of homeless women, men and children in the South County community and other local communities.  Our organization offers basic needs resources, health and wellness referrals, sobriety counseling and housing, mentorship, employment placement and more. Our goal is to meet immediate basic needs and provide access to transitional services that support individuals’ return to independent and self-sustaining living.

What We Do

Changing Lives is committed to provide the following support and resources:

  • Transitional housing and immediate emergency housing/shelter
  • Access to drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers
  • Mental health counseling
  • Referrals, transportation and scholarships for job and vocational training programs
  • Grants for small business start-ups
  • Food, clothes, toiletries, hot showers, haircuts
  • Assistance with applications for Governmental subsidies
  • Food stamp applications
  • Family reunification
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Pre-Race Help

  • ​Postcard Mailing
  • Pre-Registration/Packet Pick Up
  • Event Set Up
  • Community Advertisement​​​

Race Day Help​

  • Parking Lot: Time: 6:00-8:30 AM​

  • Registration/Check-in: Time: 6:00-7:30 AM​

  • Race Course: Time: 6:15-8:30 AM​

  • Directional Posts: Time: 6:30-7:30 AM​

  • Food: Time: 6:30-9:30 AM​

  • Clean Up: Time: 9:15-10:00 AM​

Packet Pick Up from Monday (10-5-22) to Friday (10-9-22) at the Changing Lives Office located at 1000 N Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and on Race Day morning at 6:00am

Volunteer Sign Up Form

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

Where Is Changing Lives Giving Help This Month?

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Changing Lives of Boca Raton Office

1000 N Dixie Highway,
Boca Raton, FL., 33432

Office Hours for intake and further assistance:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Compassionate Care Services at First United Methodist Church for clothes, toiletries, food, showers, haircuts, spiritual encouragement and more:
Saturdays: 8:00am to 12:00pm

Phone Number:  (561) 961-4635

You can also find us on Saturdays at:

First United Methodist Church
625 NE Mizner Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL., 33432
Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM