The World Cup Great Walk (VIP)
The 2026 World Cup Great Walk by Homeless Entrepreneur
"We are 26 to End Homelessness"
The World Cup Great Walk by Homeless Entrepreneur July 14–18, 2026 | 150 km | 5 days
Start: Philadelphia, PA
End: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (near New York City)
Daily target: ~30 km per day
Route overview (in progress)
Our Mission: Homeless Entrepreneur’s mission is to promote economic empowerment and poverty reduction via work and active citizenship thanks to both public and private civic partnerships, so people living in social exclusion can improve their quality of life.
Why We Walk
- Gathering Ideas & Giving a Voice to the homeless community and its support network.
- Community building and engagement through conversations, storytelling events, and local activities.
- Fundraising and Tangible Social Impact through our core programs: Helpline, Voices, and HELP program.
Social Impact KPIs
- Quality On/Offline Interactions: Increased awareness and media exposure.
- New Beneficiaries: People entering Homeless Entrepreneur’s main programs for direct support.
- Funds Raised: Investment in long-term, empowerment-based solutions.
How To Support
- Donate: One-time, recurring monthly, or annual gifts to support program execution and growth and participant progress.
- In-Kind & Logistics Support: Assistance with logistics, venues, equipment, safety, pro bono professional services, hospitality, and local engagement; media, storytelling, and partnerships.
- Partnerships, Sponsorships & Media Amplification: Brand visibility, speaking opportunities, press access, co-hosted events, interviews, and human-interest storytelling.
- Volunteer & Community Engagement: Volunteer digitally or in person during The World Cup Great Walk; host community events, talks, or workshops in participating cities to raise awareness and funds.
- Knowledge, Mentorship & Capacity Building: Expert guidance, network access, and strategic connections.
Donor Recognition
We proudly acknowledge our donor community (there's limited availability due to space) on our Great Walk flag and through event communication. Gratitude plays an important role in ending homelessness and saying thank you to our donors is always a pleasure.