Walk for Hope brings the community together
The Portsmouth Area Resources Coalition, Inc (PARC) held the annual Walk for H.O.P.E.(Housing, Opportunities, Prevention, Education). Motivated individuals, church groups and businesses participated in the 5K stroll, which began on the scenic waterfront and included historic Olde Towne.
Youth members of Port Norfolk Church Dacquan, Destiny, Jeremy (foreground) and Martice (background) participate for the first time.
Port Norfolk church members Michelle Dunning, left, with Pastor Connie Shoemaker supported the event.
The Spruill family of Fellowship United Christian Church of Chesapeake. From left: Nicole, Dionne, Barbara and Tyrone.
Eight time walker Lynette Terrell, left, convinced her friend Rosetta Williams to participate.
Marina Adkins with her little ones Giniya and Gabriella joined Kara Bowman and young Jayden.
David Livingston of the Portsmouth Amateur Radio Emergency Services provided radio assistance.
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