People of Purpose to Host “Walk in My Shoes”

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on November 16, 2024

The community is invited to attend the experience aimed at helping returning citizens build lives of purpose

Palm Beach County (October 21, 2024) – People of Purpose, a Palm Beach County based nonprofit committed to helping returning citizens build lives of purpose, invites the community to walk in the shoes of a returning citizen at the “Walk In My Shoes” event happening on November 16, 2024, at Khanna House Studios 3361 Fairlane Farms Rd suite 4, in Wellington. The goal of the event is to challenge the existing belief biases surrounding formerly incarcerated individuals and their journeys. 

Attendees will enjoy a buffet-style dinner, open bar, silent and live auction, sneaker contest with prizes, and a runway-style show featuring local community leaders who will walk to the firsthand narrated stories of life before, during, and after incarceration. The community will be given a unique opportunity to understand the challenges and triumphs of reentering society after incarceration. Personal stories will be heard, engagement in discussions, and will gain an insight into the journey of returning citizens.

This inaugural event aims to further the mission of People of Purpose by sharing the testimonies of individuals who have experienced incarceration. Through detailed narratives, attendees will gain a deeper understanding with empathy of their struggles and walk in their shoes for one night. 

The community is invited to join and show support for People of Purpose. Stepping up to stage will be: Pat McNamara, James Green, Virginia Savietto, and Tammy Fields.

People of Purpose’s “Walk In My Shoes” event is made possible by the generous sponsors: Palm Health, Reform Alliance, Petez Pop, The Flame 104.7, Youth Pickleball Alliance, Dr. Jingle, Gary, Judy and Todd, the Freeman Family, Mark Snider, and the Florida Justice Center.With the help of these incredible sponsors, People of Purpose will come to life and paint detailed pictures of what hardships interfere with returning citizens and their careers after being set free. 

“A lot of people are unaware of the challenges returning citizens face when navigating a career post incarceration,” said William Freeman, founder of People of Purpose, “It is time we start recognizing that in hopes to defeat the negative attributes associated towards those who have done their time.”

Tickets are $65 and are available for purchase at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/people-of-purpose-fundraiser-walk-in-my-shoes-tickets-903812937827. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also available. To become a sponsor or vendor, contact William Freeman at [email protected]

To learn more about People of Purpose, visit https://www.peopleofpurposefl.org/