2023 Hike for the Homeless

March 4, 2023

7:30am-11am

McDowell Mountain Regional Park at the Pemberton Trailhead

The Hike for the Homeless is St. Joseph the Worker’s annual community fundraising event and you’re invited to hike with us! It’s held at the beautiful McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills and the funds raised directly support our mission to help individuals experiencing poverty, homelessness, or who are in crisis, to find quality employment and regain stability in their lives. 

This year, we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker as an organization and the 25th anniversary of the Hike and inviting at all levels to join in a very special morning on Saturday, March 4th. 

  • $50/ adult includes a t-shirt & breakfast burrito
  • $10/ kid (age 0-13) includes a breakfast burrito
  • $10/ dog includes a cute doggy-bag carrier
Need support? Connect with Missy Myers: [email protected]

GETTING HERE & PARKING

LOCATION: McDowell Mountain Regional Park

16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85264 – Pemberton Trailhead Staging Area

 

Parking is free for our event! Just tell the folks at the gate that you’re attending the Hike for the Homeless and then follow our signs. 

 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS & TRAIL MAPS

We have both 1.5 mile and 4.5 mile hike options, so there’s something for everyone.

We strongly recommend that you bring the following items with you:

  • A large bottle of water for every person
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Hiking shoes
  • Credit card & cash for additional raffle tickets
  • Pets are allowed (don’t forget waste bags & a water bowl!)
 

CHECK THE WEATHER 

FEELING LUCKY? Enter our 50/50 Raffle!

Each ticket gives you a chance to win 50% of the earnings, while the other 50% supports our organization. 

 

Drawing will be held at the Hike and winner MUST be present to win.

 

  • $5 per ticket
  • $10 for 3 tickets
  • $20 for 6 tickets

You can purchase your raffle tickets online today or on the day of the hike.

THAT’S RIGHT, WE’RE HANDING OUT TROPHIES FOR TEAMS WHO BRING THEIR BEST!

  • Super squad: Awarded to the biggest hiking team

  • Helping Hands: Awarded to a person who is always willing to help SJW

  • Rockstar Rookie: Awarded to a new sponsor of SJW that has gone above and beyond

  • Cutest Canine: Awarded to the Cutest Canine based on stylish attire and excitement for the hike

  • Top Banana: Awarded to the hiker who generates the most individual gifts and is the epitome of engagement. 

FREE BREAKFAST TO FUEL YOUR HIKE! 

If you’re already registered to hike, you’re on our list for breakfast too. Once you arrive, meet us at our check-in tables to get your wristband/ breakfast ticket. 

  • Burritos – San Tan Brewing Company
  • Bagels – NYC Bagels
  • Coffee – Black Rock Coffee

STILL NEED TO REGISTER OR ADD SOMEONE NEW TO YOUR TEAM? 

Tickets available until 8am on Saturday, 3/4 (when the hike begins):

  • $50/ adult includes a t-shirt & breakfast burrito
  • $10/ kid (age 0-13) includes a breakfast burrito
  • $10/ dog includes a cute doggy-bag carrier

THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING OUR MISSION!


silver bell sponsors — $10,000


bronze bell sponsors— $5,000


copper bell sponsors— $1,000


celebration bell sponsors— $500