Event to raise funds on April 23 at Detroit Zoo

 

– Photo by John Meiu


At the Salvation Army office in Detroit, helping to promote the race are (left to right) William Booth Legal Aid Clinic Director Amy Roemer, Matthew Nagaj, Nicole Huddleston, Rebekah White, Lindsey Masters, and Sean Fox.

 

 

Registration is now open for the Salvation Army William Booth Legal Aid Clinic's fourth annual Walk for Justice at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, April 23, starting at 8 a.m.

Tickets are $40 and are available at www.walkforjustice.org. Law students can register for $20 and children, up to 16 years old, are admitted for free. The registration fee includes zoo admission, parking, a Walk for Justice T-shirt, refreshments, and entry into a door prize drawing.

Guests will enjoy various forms of entertainment including face painting, a magician, clowns and games for children, as well as the option to bid in a silent auction featuring many items and activity opportunities donated by local restaurants and businesses.

All proceeds benefit the Salvation Army's William Booth Legal Aid Clinic, which has helped resolve more than 20,000 legal issues affecting low income families, individuals, and U.S. military veterans. The Legal Aid Clinic provides quality guidance and advocacy in a wide variety of areas including family matters, housing, credit, and disability issues.

Retired Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Fred Mester has served as chairman of the Legal Aid Clinic since its inception 12 years ago. Since 1994, the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic has been providing legal counsel to participants of the Salvation Army Detroit Harbor Light Center, as well as individuals within the community at or below the poverty level.

For additional information about the Walk for Justice and to register, visit www.walkforjustice.org or call 313-361-6340.

Founded by William and Catherine Booth in London, England in 1865, the Salvation Army is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving people in need without discrimination. This past year, the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit was involved in providing 3,024,046 meals and 736,695 nights of shelter for the homeless. The Salvation Army uses 85 cents of every dollar raised to provide direct services to people in need each and every day of the year.

Published: Thu, Apr 21, 2016