WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Preparations are underway for an annual walk that raises awareness about women's homelessness in northeastern Pennsylvania.
This is Volunteers of America Pennsylvania largest fundraiser to support Ruth's Place in Wilkes-Barre.
It is the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Luzerne County.
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The event invites people to come to Wilkes-Barre's Public Square and walk a route many women may take who are experiencing homelessness.
It also brings awareness to the growing number of people experiencing homelessness locally.
"We're all ages. All backgrounds. Some come from poor families. Some come from families that got money," explained April Lemmie, Ruth's Place resident.
"So you wanna make sure that as a community, we work to rally around shelters like Ruth's Place to make sure that they're here," added Crystal Kotlowski, senior director, Volunteers of America Pennsylvania.
The Walk for Hope steps off Saturday, May 31 at 1:00 p.m.
