Support us in this first ever SSJ steps to end homelessness challenge.
This August, we’re excited to launch our SSJ 150,000 steps to end homelessness challenge. We are aiming to get our entire community moving to hit our step targets and raise vital funds to support individuals facing homelessness right here in our local area!We’d love as many people as possible to get involved. Whether you’re a total beginner or already an active walker, it’s all about having fun while making a real difference.
What’s the Challenge?
We’re challenging every participant to reach an incredible 150,000 steps throughout the month of August - which breaks down to an achievable 5,000 steps a day. Every single stride helps fund our life-changing work.
Our Fundraising Goals:
- Individuals: Aim to raise £100 per person.
- Families: Aim to raise £150 per family.
- Workplaces & Businesses: Aim to raise £500 per team.
Sign up today!
The challenge officially runs from: Saturday 1st August – Monday 31st August
How to Take Part:
- Sign up today: Register to receive your digital fundraising and information pack, bursting with everything you need to make your challenge a success. You can choose from our Children & Family Pack, Business Pack, or our Individual Pack. Each one is filled with fun stepping ideas, tracking tools, and fundraising tips!
- Track your progress: Use your smartphone, smartwatch, or a simple pedometer to log your strides as you go about your day. Whether you are walking the dog, taking the kids to the park during the summer holidays, hosting a "step picnic," or stepping out on a lunch break with your colleagues—every single step counts.
- Log your wins: Keep track of your daily totals using the tools in your pack, like our printable 31-day fridge calendar for adults or the fun "Stepping Stones" coloring map for kids.
- Share your journey: Post photos and short videos of your walks and fundraising activities on social media to show everyone how you are tackling your 150,000-step goal! Don't forget to tag us @societyofstjames.
Make it your own:
- Mix up your routes: Hit the pavement for a brisk lunchtime stroll, explore a scenic Hampshire nature trail, or take the dog for an extra lap around the block.
- Keep it fun: Walk with friends, organise an active catch-up with colleagues, dress up for a themed walk, or turn your daily commute into a healthy stroll.
Impact & fundraising:
- Fundraise as you walk: Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to sponsor your steps to help you smash your fundraising target.
- Click here to visit our JustGiving page to set up your fundraising page or make a donation.
Once you’ve started, keep that momentum going! Every single step you take builds your total and helps us provide safety, dignity, and long-term support to those who need it most in our community.
Walking with our residents!
This challenge is a true community effort. By taking part in this challenge, you aren't just moving for to end homelessness, you are stepping out in perfect solidarity with the people we support.
Our residents are enthusiastically lacing up their trainers to take part right alongside you! Throughout August, our residents and support staff will be tracking their own collective miles during the weekly SSJ "Walk and Talk" groups run through our SSJ Academy.
These walks provide our residents with much more than just physical exercise; they offer a vital space for fresh air, mental wellbeing, open conversations, and a sense of belonging. Knowing that families, individuals, and local businesses across Hampshire are out on the paths matching their efforts provides an incredible boost to their journey toward independent living.
When you step up, we all step up together. Turn your everyday walks into a powerful stride toward ending homelessness locally! Follow our social media to meet some of the real people who are taking part and will be positively impacted by your fundraising efforts over August.
