1 week till the HOPE 4 THE HOMELESS 5k

The 2013 HOPE4THEHOMELESS5k is one week from tomorrow. We are gearing up for a great event. Our 5k team, the folks at Citizens Against Family Violence and our Dream Center friends want to say a huge THANK YOU to all who have registered so far and to those who have volunteered for this event. Please help us spread the word to others who have not registered yet and to businesses or individuals who might like to sponsor the event. Please register or sign up to volunteer this weekend. The forms and the ability to register will stay open at www.tcdc.org as well as through forms mailed in.

Race bags for all who register will be ready at the registration table the day of the event beginning at 8:30am with the race beginning at 10am. Please note that those who are running will begin a few minutes before those who are walking. If you have not yet paid your registration fee, be prepared to pay when you pick up your bag or you may mail your fee to TCDC, POB 388, Collinsville, VA 24078.

If myself or any of our team can help you further, please reply to this email of call us at 276-647-8231. I look forward to seeing each of you one week from tomorrow, Saturday, March 2nd! And thanks again for helping us find a solution for homeless friends in Martinsville and Henry County.

PASTOR MICHAEL

Michael Harrison, founder of The Community Dream Center and Pastor of The Community Fellowship

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