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Brody

​Brody sought out the Homeless Intervention Program after being referred by a local shelter. Brody was homeless, but he was working a full-time permanent job. Brody's sole goal was to secure housing so that he could make sure that his two younger brothers did not have to live on the street. Through case management services and Brody's persistent search, he was able to secure private housing that would sustain him and his brothers. Brody overcame personal and financial barriers that, with the support of the LRM, were overcome.

Start & End: Calvary Baptist Church, 150 E High Street (Fellowship Hall)
Date & Time: Saturday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Closing: All walkers are invited to a celebratory lunch after the walk.

We are receiving 8–12 requests for housing assistance every day but can currently only help about six people each week. Your participation and fundraising will directly support moving more individuals and families experiencing homelessness into safe, affordable housing.

How to Participate
​- Register online here — $30 per person (includes t-shirt and lunch)
- Download the pledge collection form here to gather sponsor support
- Turn in pledges by February 16 to qualify for prizes (awarded during the lunch on February 21)
- Help spread the word by sharing your walk on social media using #WalkforWarmth.

Your Steps Help End Homelessness

Walk for Warmth 2026

A few people you helped

About us

Mary

Mary, a single mother, spent months in a shelter before turning to Lexington Rescue Mission for help. In December, we began working with her to find affordable housing. Though the wait was discouraging at times, in March we were able to connect her with a two-bedroom apartment.
When we delivered her welcome home basket, Mary was thrilled to show us her daughter’s new bedroom. Having a safe, stable home has given her family renewed hope for the future.

​Teresa​​

​Teresa was homeless for over a year before reaching out to the Mission for assistance through the Homeless Intervention Program. In and out of shelters, she ended up on the streets. Teresa was starting to suffer from health issues that were being exacerbated by street life. Through a collaborative approach with a local apartment complex, she was able to obtain income-based housing.

Every dollar raised at Walk for Warmth goes directly to Lexington Rescue Mission’s Homeless Intervention Program (HIP).
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This program helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing by:
- Providing housing counseling and support
- Covering half of their first month’s rent so they can secure a place to live
- Offering follow-up home visits to help them stay housed long-term

Your participation in Walk for Warmth directly helps people who are homeless leave the streets or shelters and move into safe, stable housing.