Hosted by the Somerset Hills YMCA, the Tenth Annual Flag Day 5K Run will be held at the YMCA. This marks the tenth year the YMCA is donating the event proceeds to benefit homeless veterans receiving housing and services at Community Hope's Hope for Veterans Program. Here in New Jersey, the Veterans Administration estimates that as many as 6,500 veterans sleep on the streets or in shelters on any given night. To restore the dignity our veterans deserve, Community Hope – a private nonprofit organization – operates Hope for Veterans, opened in 2004 as the largest transitional housing and rehabilitation program for homeless vets in NJ. For more than 5 years, our award-winning program has offered safe shelter, recovery services, job opportunities and the chance for these honorably-discharged veterans who have served their country to rebuild their lives. Since its inception, this event has raised more than $150,000 in support of homeless veterans. Opened in 2004 as the largest transitional housing facility in the Tri-State area for homeless veterans, the new wing added 25 newbeds in 2007 and presently houses 95 former servicemen and women. Runner registration is $20 before June 7th; USATF-NJ Members, $2 discount before June 7th; Day of Event $25; 1 Mile Walk, $10. For more information on the event: http://www.communityhope-nj.org/events.5krun.php or contact Wendy Huelsenbeck (973) 463-9600 x308 at Community Hope, Inc. to register.
