Events
Description
Welcome! We're happy you're here to learn more about the "Move Along" 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk. This family-friendly event, which will take place at Lebanon Valley College on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, is a fundraiser for Covenant House Pennsylvania, an organization providing services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. We hope to see you there!
Not able to join us? You can still contribute by clicking the "donate" button!
Why "Move Along"?
We picked the name “Move Along” to allude to the ongoing issue of people experiencing homelessness being forced to move out of public places. This is something that can be seen in legislation, architecture, and public opinions around the country. As recently as last year, the Supreme Court ruled that cities are allowed to ban people from sleeping outside and on the streets [1]. This is incredibly harmful as it is actively stripping people in these situations of their ability to find somewhere to sleep. Movements have pushed for what is known as “hostile architecture,” which involves things being built in order to prevent people camping or sleeping in a public space [2]. This can take many forms, including removal of benches, placement of planter boxes to block open areas, or even raised pieces on flat surfaces to make it uncomfortable to sit or lay on.
We are using this event as a way to bring awareness to these issues in a meaningful and interactive way. We want to reclaim this term and turn it into something positive, helping people experiencing homelessness to be able to “move along” to more stable housing and a better future.
References
[1] J. Ludden, “The Supreme Court says cities can punish people for sleeping in public places,” NPR, Jun. 28, 2024. https://www.npr.org/2024/06/28/nx-s1-4992010/supreme-court-homeless-punish-sleeping-encampments
[2] the Neighborhood Design Center, “Understanding Hostile Architecture: the Cause and Effect of Restricting Public Space,” The Neighborhood Design Center, Oct. 02, 2023. https://ndc-md.org/news-and-stories/understanding-hostile-architecture-the-cause-and-effect-of-restricting
Introducing our "Move Along" beneficiary, Covenant House Pennsylvania
Mission:
Covenant House PA (CHPA) builds a bridge to hope for young people experiencing homelessness, human trafficking and other systemic injustices through unconditional love, absolute respect and relentless support. Our doors are open 24/7 and our high quality programs are designed to empower young people to rise and overcome adversity, today and in the future. Covenant House is the largest provider for youth experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia and the only one exclusively supporting youth ages 18-21. Supportive services include street outreach, medical and mental health, and career and education. Learn more at https://covenanthousepa.org/.
