Our 20th Annual Walk The Walk may be over, but the gratitude we feel for this incredible community is anything but, starting with our sponsors who without, we couldn’t have put an event like this together.
Thank you to everyone who walked.
Thank you to everyone who donated.
Thank you to our amazing volunteers.
Thank you to those who headed out in the cold early morning hours to put up our road signs.
Thank you to everyone who bid (and bid again!) on our Online Auction.
Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters.
And a huge thank you to The Compass staff, who put so much heart, time and energy into making our 20th Walk one to remember.
Every step, every donation, every bid, every sign, every helping hand and every hour volunteered helped make this milestone event possible.
And we’re not quite finished yet!
While the Walk has been walked and the auction has closed, Walk donations are still being accepted until September 30. If you’d still like to help us add to this year’s total, there’s time:
DONATE TO THE 20TH ANNUAL WALK
Our team is busy working on the final tally, and we can’t wait to share the results with you in early October.
Participants in the past have joined us in person and virtually from as far as British Columbia, Malta, Portugal, England, and Nova Scotia, reminding us that compassion knows no boundaries.
We are grateful for the Church of St. Mark for their continued support and for opening their beautiful grounds to us year after year.
Together, our community has raised more than $760,000 to help fight food insecurity in south Mississauga.
Choose from 1 km, 6 km, or 10 km routes and help raise funds to provide healthy groceries to our neighbours experiencing food insecurity and homelessness.
Gather coworkers, friends, schools, sports teams, or family members and make a difference together.
Registered participants receive a 20th Anniversary Walk t-shirt, race bib, and special goodies.
Enjoy carnival games, arts & crafts, face painting, music from a live DJ, and fun for all ages.
Celebrate together after the walk with a complimentary BBQ lunch provided by Mario’s BBQ & Grill.
Cool off with a sweet treat after lunch.
High school students can earn volunteer hours while supporting their community.
Support a Local Event That Brings Our Community Together
Local businesses can support the 20th Annual Walk the Walk through Friends of The Compass Food Bank.
Your sponsorship helps raise funds and awareness for neighbours facing food insecurity while showing your commitment to the local community.
Can’t participate? Support a registered walker or team and help them reach their fundraising goal while supporting The Compass’ work in the community.
Donations made through a participant’s fundraising page receive an automatic charitable tax receipt.
Check out this Q&A and learn more about The Walk at The Compass. If you have any further questions, please email us at walk@thecompass.ca.
Because 2,200 individuals, including 725 children, rely on The Compass Food Bank weekly for food support. This fundraiser helps purchase food, hygiene items, and essential services for people in crisis. Help us reach our $200000 goal. Donate Now!
Absolutely. You can support a registered walker or team through their Walk fundraising page. Your contribution helps them reach their fundraising goal while supporting The Compass' work in the community. Donate funds today!
Food insecurity is rising, and more families are turning to The Compass than ever before.
We serve 2,200 people each week and we need your help to keep going.
Your gift = groceries, dignity, and hope. Be a Champion for Hunger Relief. Donate Now!
Friends of The Compass Food Bank is a business sponsorship program for The Compass’ 20th Annual Walk the Walk. Local businesses can support the event through available sponsorship opportunities while helping raise awareness and funds for people experiencing food insecurity in the community.
Yes. Businesses can bring employees together to participate as a Walk team while also exploring a Friends of The Compass Food Bank sponsorship. This gives organizations multiple ways to participate in and support the community event.
Business sponsorships help support Walk the Walk, an annual community fundraiser that raises funds and awareness for The Compass. Funds raised through the Walk help The Compass purchase essential food and hygiene items and continue supporting neighbours experiencing food insecurity. The existing page states that the Walk directly supports these needs.
Show everyone the fun you had in years past! Post your photos on your social media and tag The Compass or email your pictures to walk@thecompass.ca.
