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The Walk for Cambridge

Register today for Vineyard Community Offerings' Walk for Cambridge | Saturday, May 15 from 9AM - 12:30PM!

What is The Walk for Cambridge?The Walk for Cambridge supports Cambridge city youth in identifying and pursuing their artistic, athletic and academic dreams by raising awareness and funding for Vineyard Community Offerings' unique youth programs, including: Project MOVE, Soccer Nights, Storyboard and REACH.

Launched in 2007, Vineyard Community Offerings (VCO) has impacted hundreds of Cambridge city youth in just three short years. In fact, we reach almost 10 percent of all school-aged youth in Cambridge through our programs and initiatives!

What are the dates and times?Join us at 9AM on Saturday, May 15th to pick up your t-shirt and participate in fun activities before we start walking at 9:30AM. At the finish line, we'll celebrate with food and entertainment, and end by 12:30PM.What will this walk look like?The course route is a 5-mile walk to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, beginning and ending at the Greater Boston Vineyard parking lot (a 3-mile option is also available).

Is Parking Available?

There will be limited parking at the Greater Boston Vineyard parking lot. Please try to arrive to the church by public transportation. For parking suggestions, please read our walk transportation and parking guide.

Who can participate?Anyone and everyone!

  • Have you volunteered or participated in VCO youth programs?
  • Do you have a heart for Cambridge youth and for our city?
  • Do you attend the Greater Boston Vineyard?
  • Are you looking for fun, communitywide activity for people of all ages and backgrounds?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Walk for Cambridge is for you! Walk or volunteer, and invite your friends and families to participate with you.How do I register?Registrants are encouraged to meet a $250 minimum fundraising goal. Visit www.firstgiving.com/communityofferings and click "register for an event" to sign up as an individual or with a team, and to create your own fundraising page. You can then direct folks to donate online, directly to your personalized Walk for Cambridge page!

Is there a registration fee?

Yes, there is a small registration fee that includes the cost of a fairly traded T-shirt printed by Boston area youth.  Registration fees are divided into three categories, and will increase* after Sunday, April 25. If the fee is prohibitive for you, please talk with us - we don't want the fee to deter you from walking.

  • Individuals (walkers and volunteers): $20/$30*
  • Families: $30/$40*
  • High School Students: $10/$15*

How do I pay the registration fee?

Registration fees can be paid online at www.firstgiving.com/communityofferings or mailed by cash or check to the Greater Boston Vineyard. Please write "Walk for Cambridge registration" in the check memo line and send to:

Greater Boston Vineyard | Attn: Walk for Cambridge | 15 Notre Dame Ave | Cambridge, MA 02140Where can I find more information?Attend The Walk for Cambridge information session and rally on Sunday, April 25 from 1:15-2 p.m. in the Vineyard multi-purpose room (MPR). This will be a time to speak with the planning team and learn more about this communitywide walk and VCO fundraiser! Also, please send any questions you may have to walk@bostonvineyard.org.