THANK YOU to all of our Participants, Sponsors, Donors and Volunteers who plan to join us for our 26th Annual HIKE for HOPE FALL FESTIVAL on our *NEW DAY* Saturday, September 14, 2024 at The Park in Andover and make it such a success. This fun, community-focused event brings all of us together to raise critical funds for Lazarus House to continue to meet the needs of the increasing number of Guests who find themselves without the necessary Food, Shelter, Clothing, Advocacy, and Community Resources for themselves and their families.

Hike for Hope Fall Festival Schedule of Events

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, join us for the HIKE for HOPE FALL FESTIVAL at The Park in Andover. Become a walker and fundraiser for Lazarus House Ministries to help us meet the increasing needs our Guests experience throughout the year.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Fall Festival
8:30 AM - Hike Registration/Check-in begins
10:00 AM - Hike for Hope 5K Walk/Run kicks off
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Live music
Kids activities - Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, Balloon Twisting, Games and more
Music, Food Trucks, and Cider Donuts
Dog-friendly event
Launch Meet and Greet
Rockler Demonstration

Come Help Us Help Our Guests

In this, our 41st year of service, Lazarus House Ministries renews our Founders' commitment to St. Mother Teresa to provide our Guests with Food, Shelter, Clothing, Advocacy, and Community Resources. By participating in this event YOU are providing vital support to an organization that works tirelessly to provide food, shelter, clothing, advocacy, and community resources to individuals and families living with the day to day challenges of poverty and homelessness. Your involvement helps fund programs that offer essential services such as life skills, family enrichment, and transitional housing, empowering people to rebuild their lives and regain their independence. Thank you for participating, we appreciate your support!

How does it work? It's Easy, Just Follow These Steps!

Participate in our Hike for Hope Fall Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Register and Join a Team! Friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, partners, anyone can join your team. Registration is $30. Click the 'Join or Start a Team' or 'Register as an Individual' buttons at the top of this page to get started!
Once you register, a fundraising page is created for you with built-in tools to fundraise via social media, email or text. Through your fundraising page, you will be able to reach out to your network to help you reach your personal fundraising goal. Before you know it, you will be a fundraising rock star! We encourage every individual to raise a minimum of $250 and teams to raise a minimum of $1,000 by the day of the Hike. The top 3 individuals and top 3 teams for fundraising will win a prize!
Get Social with us on Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook. Post photos, videos, and tag @lazarushouseministries, #HikeforHope and get your friends and family involved.
After the Hike, stay and enjoy our Fall Festival, browse our vendors, grab lunch, get groovy with the live music of Music Street and just have fun with your family and friends.

Hike for Hope Fall Festival 5K Course Map