Over 300 people walked this past Saturday, during the Bridge’s annual, “Walking Home” event. This event was designed to increase  awareness during National Homeless month.

Representing the western portion of downtown, it is not uncommon to see many men and women, walking with bundles of clothes, blankets and backpacks throughout the day, as they have no home to leave their possessions. We take for granted that we have transportation, cell phones, and computers to plan our day. Most of these individuals spend a good portion of theirs, on their feet visiting various service agencies downtown, as they seek their next meal or, inquire about available housing or employment. They often walk several miles each day.  Saturday’s walk allowed for us participants to spend a moment in their shoes, as we walked the route many of our downtown homeless take each day.

To make donations to the Bridge Program, which provides food and services to those who are homeless, please send your check to: The Bridge Program, 1610 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63103