Family Promise Hike for Hope 2026 Supports Family Promise of Bergen County
Family Promise Hike for Hope 2026 Supports Family Promise of Bergen County
About Family Promise Hike for Hope 2026
Family Promise of Bergen County's Hike for Hope
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Van Neste Square, Ridgewood, NJ
Since 1993, Family Promise of Bergen County’s Hike for Hope has brought families, congregations, community organizations, school and youth groups, and individuals of all ages together each spring for a three-mile walk to raise awareness of family homelessness.
The afternoon also includes activities, giveaways, snacks, music, games, contests, prizes, and more, with all proceeds benefiting Family Promise's transformative programs for working families facing housing and food insecurity in Bergen County.
By joining the Hike for Hope, you are joining Family Promise in empowering working families to create a brighter future and better tomorrow. Register today!
Registration Fees
Adult (18+): $30
Youth & Student (6-17): $15
Under 5: FREE
Become a Hike for Hope Trailblazer! Any team or individual who raises $500 or more by Wednesday, April 15 will receive exclusive swag, special recognition, and more fun benefits. Learn more
Ready to step into action? Here's how it works:
- Register as a Team or as an Individual
Sign up here to form a team, join an existing one, or register as an individual. Create Your Page & Start Fundraising
Add a picture, write a message, and tell the world why supporting Family Promise is important to you, then ask your friends and family to support your campaign with a donation or by joining your team. You'll also be able to keep track of you or your team's progress and how it measures up to other participants on our Leaderboards. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers.Complete Challenges to Win Points & Prizes
Complete online challenges (such as taking quizzes, recruiting friends, creating videos, posting pictures, and more) to earn activity points, which can then be redeemed for tickets and prizes at our event!Walk with Family Promise!
Grab your team and join us at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood on Sunday, May 3 to embark on our three-mile march through town. Hikers will enjoy activities, giveaways, snacks, music, games, contests, and more before and after the walk.
Happy Hiking!
Date
Starts at: May 3, 2026 10:30 AM
Ends at: May 3, 2026 2:30 PM
Location
Van Neste Square
South Walnut Street
Ridgewood,NJ 07450 USA
Contact
Family Promise of Bergen County
201-833-8009
events@bergenfamilypromise.org
Hike for Hope Trailblazers & Community Service Opportunities
Be a Hike for Hope Trailblazer!
Kickstart your campaign and raise $500 or more by Wednesday, April 15 to become a 2026 Trailblazer! Teams and individuals will receive special recognition and benefits, such as:
- Exclusive, custom swag
- Team/Individual featured on the 2026 Hike for Hope banner
- Team/Individual featured on the route map distributed to all participants
- Recognition as a Trailblazer at the event during pre-walk announcements
- Highlighted on social media, Family Promise website, and dedicated Trailblazer page on Hike site
- Virtual Trailblazer badge on Team/Individual page
- Additional raffle tickets for prizes
Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
Are you looking to earn service credits for school, club, or community group? Participating in the Hike for Hope is a fun opportunity for kids and teens to earn hours while also getting involved with Family Promise of Bergen County! Upon request, those who register, set up their fundraising page, and complete the walk will receive a certificate and/or letter validating their participation after our event. Questions about Community Service hours? Email Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator Art Pereira at apereira@bergenfamilypromise.org.
About Family Promise of Bergen County
Family Promise of Bergen County is a Ridgewood-based non-profit dedicated to helping working families with children facing housing insecurity regain stability and achieve permanent self-sufficiency. For more than 40 years, we have empowered parents with the resources and tools needed to build a brighter future for themselves and their children, including temporary housing, homeless prevention services, personalized case management, financial education, job training, childcare, and more.
Additionally, we are committed to combating food insecurity in Bergen County through the Family Promise Walk-in Dinner, our nightly meal distribution program in Hackensack, which has served over 1.5 million meals to our neighbors in need since its inception in 1991.
To learn more about Family Promise of Bergen County, please visit www.bergenfamilypromise.org.
Sponsor the 2026 Hike for Hope!
Becoming a Hike for Hope sponsor is a great way to engage with the community that your business serves as well as make a difference in the lives of local children and families! Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities for 2026 here.
Questions or would like additional information? Please contact Amy Ebeling at aebeling@bergenfamilypromise.org. Thank you!
