The DPS Educational Outreach Program invites the public to register for the second annual "There's No place Like Home" 5K run/walk at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 18 in City Park to benefit children and families experiencing homelessness. Last year’s race raised $6,000.

Entry fees are $25 for adults 18 and over and $15 for children 17 and under or adults 60 and over. Registration forms are available at Just for Feet locations or online at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1115088. Or, registration forms may be requested by calling the DPS Educational Outreach Office at 303-405-8227.

Participants also can register the day of the race starting at 8:30 a.m. in City Park near the main pavilion, just west of the boat lake.

Families with children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. This year the Educational Outreach Program has identified over 1,000 homeless children and youth within Denver Public Schools. The program’s goal is to help children and youth experiencing homelessness use education as their main defense against the cycle of poverty. By providing school supplies, transportation to school, clothing, eyeglasses, gym/school uniforms, activity/sports fees and graduation expenses, the program strives to provide basic needs in order to eliminate barriers that prevent homeless children and youth from attending and participating in school.

Please help us raise awareness and community support for children and families who are experiencing homelessness in Denver.

For more information, contact Liz Murphy, Denver Public Schools Homeless Liaison, at 303-405-8227.