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Chi -Care hosted 2nd Annual Chicago 5K Walk for the homeless peoples

Chi-Care hosted 2nd Annual Chicago 5K Walk for the homeless peoples. The organization aim to provide 1000 meals every day to needy people

Chi-Care hosted 2nd Annual Chicago 5K walk for the homeless peoples

Chi-Care, a non-profit organization, offers a distinctive method for assisting those without housing. Chi-Care connects with individuals at their current situation. Their method of serving individuals experiencing homelessness includes this important distinction. Equipped with shelves and room for volunteers, their trucks are used to deliver more than 1000 meals weekly to individuals experiencing food insecurity.

This Sunday, September 14th, took part in Chi Care Mission’s 5K by running (or walking) around Montrose Harbor for a good cause. The event raises funds for programs, shelters, meals, and long-term recovery services for over 75,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago.

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Their routes include encampments throughout Chicagoland, train stations, and partnerships with shelters and various organizations. Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities:

Faraz Sardaria, A spoke person of Chi Care Said, "Across Chicago during covid time we learn how to give back to their communities as well as how this bolsters their missions and cultures, and garner their advice for leaders at other companies who are eager to implement outreach initiatives."

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The founder of Chi Care Mr. Farhan Ahmed said, I started this organization During the COVID-19 time when people were having a very hard time getting food. Especially homeless people. We started this organization with only a few people. Now we have over hundred team members including volunteers. Our purpose and mission is no one left behind without food.

The walk 5K goal was to raise money for providing meals for homeless people by support of Chi-Care.

Chi-Care gives homeless people in Chicagoland access to clean water, hot meals, basic necessities, and a renewed feeling of self-worth.Chi-Care, formed during the COVID-19 outbreak, distributes crucial resources like warm meals and clean water directly to homeless encampments in Chicagoland and surrounding areas.

Their goal at Chi-Care is to reach as many people in need as they can by growing their services. In order to distribute more food, more days a week, and more conveniently for Chi Care volunteers and the people we serve, they are constantly expanding our fleet of trucks

Chicago's Mayor Chief of staff Ms Cristina Pacione-Zayas attended the opening ceremony. the program started with a few speeches. An american anthem was performed by local sports celebrity

Chi-Care 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Arya Consulting company.

Mayor of chicago Mr Brandon Johnson send the warm message to the Chi Care team, He said in the message Chicago has about over 70,000 people experiencing homelessness even while the city dedicates $77 million in direct funding to address the issue.Chi Care Doing Funtastic Job to help Homeless Peoples.

Farhan Ahmed at the end of the event thanks all the attendees, sponsors and volunteers who made the event successful

"Our plans to develop a shelter home for homeless people and provide to them five star services."

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