Family Matters 32nd Annual Walk & Roll-A-Thon,

About the event

Family Matters is preparing for its 32nd Annual Walk & Roll-A-Thon, a much-anticipated community event that brings together youth, families, and the community in joyful celebration. Last year, we raised more than $50,000 to support Family Matters’ youth development and community collaboration work. This year, we are looking forward to a day filled with stories, music, carnival games, and food, and we are inviting you to be a part of it by sponsoring the event. Sponsorship is available at a variety of levels.
 

Why should you sponsor?

For more than 34 years, Family Matters has partnered with youth, families, and communities to cultivate a way of living in the world that develops strong relationships, meaningful communication, and safe environments for courageous social change. We seek to build an equitable society for all.

The Walk & Roll-A-Thon will take place on Saturday, October 2nd at Willye B. White Park (1610 W. Howard Street). We anticipate 200-300 attendees and our goal is to raise $62,000. All proceeds will fund Family Matters’ programs: The Family Matters School, a specialized K-3rd grade school designed for children who thrive outside of a traditional classroom; Partners in Learning tutor/mentoring; and Project RISE, our teen job skills training and leadership development program.

We would be deeply grateful for your donation and for your support of our work. All Walk & Roll-A-Thon sponsors will be mentioned on our website and at the event. You may also promote your business by including printed material and/or business cards to be available to participants.

Tabitha Williams

Family Matters’ Mission and Vision 

Family Matters partners with youth, families, and communities to cultivate a way of living in the world that develops strong relationships, meaningful communication, and safe environments for courageous social change. 

We seek to build an equitable society for all.

About Family Matters

Family Matters’ History

Family Matters began as a single program born from the vision of working parents seeking a safe place for their children to go after school. Established as a grassroots effort by, and for, families in 1987, Family Matters has developed into a neighborhood anchor that offers a range of year-round, community-driven programs and activities. 

In 1992, Family Matters moved into our current home, a vintage residential three-flat apartment building on a tree-lined block. Participants have worked to transform the building into an extended home for youth, staff, and families.  Some of the amenities include a library with an ever-growing collection of critically acclaimed books written by Indigenous authors and authors of color, LGBTQIA+ authors, and authors with disabilities; a computer lab; inviting kitchens and cozy sitting areas; the Gordy Music Studio, a community recording studio open to all; and a backyard oasis designed for joy-filled community gatherings and performances.

 

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