5K to benefit housing program

Credit: Casey Laughter

Credit: Casey Laughter

The Greene County Housing Program (GCHP) will host its first 5K on Saturday, April 29 at Community Park East, 691 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd.

The event will include kid-friendly activities, food trucks, music, and family fun. First, second, and third place will receive prizes for bringing in the most funds. T-shirts will also be provided to participants raising $100 or more.

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Same-day registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K begins at 9:30 a.m.

The proceeds from the 5K will help continue the operation and service of the comprehensive emergency and transitional housing for families and children who are experiencing homelessness, according to a release from GCHP. Through GCHP, families can receive shelter for 30 days in an emergency and six months in transitional.

GCHP serves approximately 266 individuals and 83 families per year.

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For more information or register, call Linda Bynum at 937-376-3111 or visit www.greenecountyhousingprogram.org.

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