I Run for the Gospel 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk

I Run for the Gospel 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk for the Benefit of the Community Kitchen Program, sponsored by Galilee Center of East Charlotte. Using food as a powerful tool, the Community Kitchen Program in Charlotte gives everyone a chance. Servesafe certifies employees for the restaurant industry. Your participation in this event ensures the success of the Community Kitchen Program offering a free 10-week training to members of the community along with our partner, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC). Community Kitchen Program is proud to offer entry-fee scholarships for deserving youth in the community! Youth 14-18 years old may request a scholarship to pay for their race entry fee by submitting a request to [email protected]. First place youth finishers (boys and girls first place) will also receive a gift certificate for a pair of running shoes. Adults and teens over the age of 14 years old can participate in a timed 5K race. Children 8-13 years old may register and run/walk the 1 mile course. This is also a fun run/walk. Everyone is welcome regardless of age. Your registration includes the 2024 edition participant packet including a T-shirt, a race bib, RFID Shoe Tag, and other event materials. The finishers will be receiving the 2023 edition medal. The top three girls and top three boys, aged 14-18 will receive medals during the award ceremony. For pre-race packet pickup, you must have a photo I.D. Friday, May from 3-6 PM (3601 Central Ave, Charlotte NC, 28205)Packets can also be picked up prior to the start of the race at McAlpine Creek Park from 7:30-8:30 am. Please let us know if you have any questions! Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday morning! [email protected] or 2406784014. Start and Finish lines will be clearly marked as will be the course you will follow. Please look for race volunteers if you have any questions. We are The Community Kitchen Program and our mission is to provide free culinary certification skills and education, along with workforce development to recent immigrants and other individuals who need a hand up to succeed. Our graduates work in the restaurant business as line cooks, servers and other skilled positions. We are proud to offer this opportunity to our students and their families! The CKP was chartered in 2019 and has been committed to excellence in all aspects of our organization. Our principal sponsor is Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte. who provides space for our certified kitchen. Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte is dedicated to our Community Partners to provide direct services at the Galilee Center. Together we are serving 700+ people per month who are leveraging Galilee and Community Kitchen Program as a springboard for a new and better life through education, food resources, new skills and empowerment. You can support this major fund raising event for The Community Kitchen Program as a cosponsor ($1000), a Patron ($500), or a Friend ($250). This can be a cash contribution or "in kind". We will honor your support by adding your name to the back of our t-shirt design. For more information on how you can partner with CKP and support our mission contact [email protected] https://www.communitykitchenclt.org/