You are invited to join the team of changemakers who are building education equity, expanding teen employment access, and cultivating brave, compassionate leaders in our community.

Family Matters’ 37th Annual Walk-A-Thon!

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Family Matters (7731 N. Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL)

Registration & Breakfast: 10:00 a.m.

Group Photo & Send-Off: 10:50 a.m.

Celebratory Community Picnic & Carnival: 12:30 p.m.

Your contribution to this much-anticipated fundraiser will make a significant difference for the youth and the families who call Family Matters “a home away from home.” We are looking forward to a day filled with stories, music, carnival games, and food, and we so hope you can join us.

How to participate:

Click here: Create a Walk-A-Thon Fundraising Page

Click on Become a fundraiser to the right of the page just below the orange donate button.
Fill out Sign Up form.
Choose “Go solo” or “Join a team” or “Create your own team” located at the top of the pop-up window; follow directions for your choice.
Set a fundraising goal.
Share with your potential donors the reasons you are fundraising for Family Matters.
Click on “Join this fundraiser” located at the bottom of the screen in a blue box.
Share the page with your supporters via email, text, and/or social media.

All proceeds will fund Family Matters’ programs:

The Family Matters School, a specialty Kindergarten through 4th grade school that prioritizes individualized learning guided by children’s self-identified areas of interest.
Partners in Learning, a tutor/mentoring program, designed to build education equity, where youth in grades 1 through 12 are paired with a dedicated tutor/mentor for the school year.
Project RISE, a teen job skills training and leadership development initiative.
Community Engagement, an initiative which brings the community together to work on various projects.

We are deeply grateful for your participation and your support of our work. If you have any questions or would like to become an event sponsor, please click below or contact Family Matters’ Development Director, Tabitha Williams, at (773) 456-6011 ext.1114 or tabitha@familymatterschicago.org.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, October 3, 2026!

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37th Annual Family Matters Walk-A-Thon

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