Friends of the Poor Walk
Presented by the St. Vincent de Paul Society
A family-friendly fun walk starting at Father Andrew White S.J. School through historic Leonardtown, Maryland — a supportive experience that turns caring into community.
Mark Your Calendar ★
Date
Sat, Oct 32026
Location
LeonardtownFather Andrew White S.J. School in Leonardtown Maryland
Same-Day Registration
7:30 AMCheck-in opens
Walk Starts
9:00 AMSharp — line up early!
Post-Walk Brunch
Complimentarybrunch including bagels & juice
Live Music
Live music from local artists
Silent Auction
All MorningBidding closes after brunch
Door Prizes
DrawingsHeld throughout the morning
About The Walk ★
The Friends of the Poor Walk is an annual tradition hosted by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown Maryland, and Immaculate Conception Church in Mechanicsville Maryland, bringing neighbors together on foot through the streets of historic Leonardtown for one purpose: community care.
"A supportive experience that turns caring into community."
Every dollar raised helps fund community growth and sustainment for those most in need right here in St. Mary's County. It's a non-competitive, all-ages walk — strollers, dogs on leashes, and walking shoes of every speed are all welcome. Stick around after the finish line for a complimentary brunch featuring goodies from local bakeries and vendors.
Get Involved ★
🚶 Walk
Sign up solo or bring the whole crew. Every registered walker helps fund the Society's work in the community.
Register to Walk🙋 Volunteer
Help with check-in, route support, or the post-walk brunch. Volunteers keep the whole morning running smoothly.
Volunteer Instead💛 Sponsor
Local businesses can sponsor the walk or the brunch table. Get your name on the banner.
Ask About Sponsoring
🙋 volunteer-signup.form
Our Sponsors ★
Local businesses make the Friends of the Poor Walk possible. Here's how to get involved — (sample tiers, shown below).
Thank You To Our Sponsors ★
🥇 Gold
84 Lumber
Belanger Technology Solutions LLC
Burch Oil- Bushmill Band
- Ernie and Anne Bell in memory of Mary Frances Dicus
- Glenn and Sandra Reisinger
- IC Ladies Auxiliary
- Diane Ridgell in Loving Memory of Gregory T. and Marilyn C. Ridgell
- J.P. Wathen's Plumbing
Martin's Auto Tech- Parlett Affiliated Companies LLC
Printing Press Inc.
St. Mary's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Take It Easy Campground
Tucker's Cleaning Service
🥈 Silver
- Citizens for Matt Morgan
🥉 Bronze
- Hollywood Lions Club
- Kathy and Tim Miller
- Mary Ann and Peter Friesen
- Barbara Brown
🥇 Gold Sponsor
$400
- Large logo on the event t-shirt
- Table signage at the post-walk brunch
- Logo on our website
- Name in walk brochure
🥈 Silver Sponsor
$300
- Name on our website
- Name in walk brochure
🥉 Bronze Sponsor
$200
- Thank-you mention on our website
- Name in walk brochure
💛 sponsor-signup.form
Donate ★
Can't make it to the walk? You can still help — even $1 makes a real difference for our neighbors in need.
Every Dollar Helps Our Community
💛 scan-to-give
Scan with your phone's camera to give directly to the St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Aloysius.
Or you may use this PayPal link directly to donate.
Sign Our Guestbook ★
"Brought the kids two years running now — the brunch afterward is half the reason we come back!"
— A Leonardtown Walker
"Such an easy way to give back. Beautiful walk through downtown and everyone's so friendly."
— A First-Time Walker
"Volunteered at check-in last year and I'm walking this year instead. Great community morning."
— A Returning Volunteer
✍️ sign-guestbook.form
Sign Up To Walk NEW!
📋 walker-registration.form