Friends of the Poor Walk 2026

One-mile walk to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Austin, TX, on Saturday, September 26 (Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul is September 27).  This is our 8th Annual Walk. Your donations will enable us to raise additional funds to help those calling for financial assistance.  They need help paying the rent or the light bill.  They may have been unable to work due to illness, experienced lost/reduced work hours, or had an unexpected expense.  Walk 1 mile with us in person, or repeat the course to walk additional miles to show your support for our cause to serve the poor! You may also walk virtually at any time and in any place of your choice.  After the walk, we will have breakfast, fellowship, and fun.  

This year, there is no registration fee, but if you want a T-shirt, you must order and pay online on the registration page by August 31. When you register, please choose a beneficiary and designate St. Albert the Great - Austin as beneficiary. 

Check-in starts at 8 am. The walk starts at 8:30 am. At 9:15, we will have a presentation on the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Our door prize drawings will start at 9:30 am. Must be present to win.

Business sponsors can sign up for Bronze ($100), Silver ($250), Gold ($500), or Platinum ($1000) levels to donate and support the community. Visit this page to learn about the different business sponsorship levels.

Interested business sponsors can contact [email protected].

Click here to register