Register to Participate in Winter Walk 2026 Boston!
Sunday, March 22, 2026
10:00 a.m.
On the Boston Common, at the corner of Charles and Beacon
Register with the Organizational Partner You Would Like Your Fundraising Efforts to Benefit
When you register to walk, you’ll choose where your fundraising efforts will go: Support one of our incredible Boston Organizational Partners directly, or select the Winter Walk 2026 Boston General Fund, which distributes donations among our local nonprofit partners. This registration simply designates where your funds go—it is not the same as joining a walking team. If you’d like to create or join a walking team, you can do so immediately following the registration process by logging into your Fundraising Dashboard. Every step you take helps bring awareness, compassion, and critical support to our unhoused neighbors. Together, we can walk toward lasting change.
Learn more about our Organizational Partners here!
Interested in sponsoring our Winter Walk Event? Learn more here!
Winter Walk 2026 Boston
Ended 29 days ago
$440,412.92
of
$500,000.00
raised
Meet us on the Boston Common!
On the Corner of Beacon & Charles
Registration begins at 10 am!
On Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, thousands of Bostonians will gather on the Boston Common for the 10th Annual Winter Walk Boston—our flagship walk. Together, we’ll take to the heart of the city in a powerful morning of solidarity, community, and action in the movement to end homelessness.
Housed and unhoused neighbors, families, children, advocates, outreach workers, faith leaders, changemakers, and even dogs will walk shoulder to shoulder through one of Boston’s most historic public spaces—united by the shared belief that homelessness should not exist in our community, or anywhere.
Winter Walk is more than just a walk—it is a visible commitment to compassion and a call to action. As homelessness continues to impact individuals and families across Boston and beyond, your participation matters now more than ever. Together, we will raise critical funds for our Organizational Partners, the local service providers who support people experiencing homelessness every day of the year. Invite your coworkers, friends, and loved ones. Bring your kids, your dog, your walking shoes, your warmest layers, and your biggest heart. Together, we can build a future where everyone has a safe and stable place to call home. Register now and be part of something meaningful.
FAQs
Winter Walk 2026 Boston
How do I register for the Winter Walk Boston 2026?
Registration opens on World Homeless Day- October 10th, 2025! All participants must register as individuals- including children and dogs. Once registered, participants can create or join a team to walk with friends, colleagues, and family. The Winter Walk encourages a registration donation of $100 for adults and $50 for youth/students. While not required, we welcome all participants who are walking to fundraise beyond their registration donation for our Organizational Partners - every dollar makes an impact, and we can help you with resources to fundraise! Participants of all ages are required to review our liability waiver and accept the terms. Parents/guardians can read and accept on behalf of participants under 18 years of age.
TEAMS: How do I create or join a team?
You can join or create a team AFTER you register.
Here's how: How to Join or Create a Team From Your Fundraising Account:
Log in to your fundraising account. Once you're logged in, go to your Dashboard.
Look for the “Quick Actions” section. You’ll see an option that says “Join / Create a Team.” Click on it.
If you want to create a team: Click Create a Team
Enter your team name and a short description Click Create Team
That’s it your team is created!
If you want to join a team:
Click Join a Team
You’ll see a list of teams you can join
You can also search for a team by name
Once you find the team you want, click Join!
What is the Winter Walk?
Winter Walk is a non-profit on a mission to end homelessness in America. Winter Walk hosts Walk Events in major cities across the United States designed to raise funds for local service organizations while building community between housed and unhoused people, and offers educational services to the public designed to eliminate the stigma associated with homelessness.
When is the Winter Walk Boston?
Our 2026 Boston Winter Walk Event will be on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.
How are the fundraising monies used by the Winter Walk?
100% of the funds raised at all Winter Walk Events are given directly to our Organizational Partners, the service providers administering aid to the unhoused people that live in the cities we walk in, in the form of unrestricted funding. Winter Walk Inc. funds our administrative costs through corporate sponsorships, independent donors, grants, and in-kind donations, which allows us to continue to offer our Walk Events at no-cost to our Organizational Partners while ensuring that all funds raised by walkers and their donors continue to go to them directly.
Where is the Winter Walk Boston and what is the walk route?
Our 2026 Winter Walk Event will be held on the Boston Common! We will be meeting at the corner of Beacon Street and Charles Street! Look for the Winter Walk tents! Please see our map for the exact route!
What is the event schedule?
10:00 AM - Registration opens;
10:30 AM - Program begins;
10:50 AM - Walk begins;
11:30 AM - Breakfast served;
12:15 PM - Goodbyes/Thank Yous
What if I cannot participate in the walking portion, due to mobility or other challenges?
Our Walk Event is for everyone! The 2 mile route is on a paved path, and participants walk at their own pace. Boston Common is wheelchair accessible, and our routes stay on sidewalks so that wheelchair and mobility devices are able to more easily be used. For anyone that is unable to participate in the Walk itself, we invite them to stay on the plaza to meet our partners and learn about their work, listen to music being played by our DJ, enjoy coffee or hot chocolate, and spend time talking with others that are joining the mission to end homelessness!
What do I get with my registration fee?
All registered participants will receive a Winter Walk hat with our logo and a backpack with a pair of socks, generously provided by our Sponsor, Bombas. You're also invited to join us for a community breakfast after the walk, and hear from our organizational partners about the work they do every day to provide aid to the unhoused people of Greater Boston. Your registration fee is tax deductible.
Is there a fundraising minimum?
After your registration fee - $100 for adults, $50 for youth and students, and $10 for dogs - there is no fundraising minimum.
How do I fundraise?
Every one of our walkers has a fundraising goal of $1,000. 100% of the funds raised through our Walks are given directly to our Organizational Partners, and every dollar counts!
Start by making the first donation yourself. People are significantly more likely to donate to a fundraiser that already has donations because it creates social proof, signals success, reduces perceived risk, and leverages the "bandwagon effect," making potential donors feel good about joining a popular, effective cause, with data showing even a small initial push drives more giving!
We encourage you to leverage text messages, email and your own social media channels with a link to your fundraising page to solicit donations from your community, to help you meet your fundraising goal. We have published a fundraising guide full of tips and ideas to help you - check your registration confirmation email to get it and get started fundraising!
Will donors receive tax documentation for their donations?
Yes! All donations that your supporters give towards your participation in the walk are fully tax deductible. All your donors will receive tax documentation, via email or letter, for their gifts.
What is Winter Walk's tax ID number?
Winter Walk, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 92-0734185). Your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Can I transfer my registration, register on behalf of someone else, or give a registration as a gift?
Yes, registrations can be transferred or given as gifts. In the event of a transfer, the actual participant in the walk must provide us with their contact information and sign our liability waiver.
I don't want to walk - how can I help?
There are many ways to help the Winter Walk. You can help spread the word, share our website, Facebook or Instagram. You can visit the websites of our Organizational Partners and help share their incredible work. You can volunteer to help with our Walk, or better yet, volunteer to help our many Organizational Partners. You can also make a donation to the Winter Walk!
What should I wear to the Winter Walk?
Please wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes for walking. The Winter Walk takes place rain, snow, or shine (unless it's a state of emergency, but we're hopeful that won't happen). Participants should be prepared for very cold weather and possible inclement conditions. The time outside will be about 2 hours for the full event.
Will there be sign language interpreting of the live event?
Yes, we will be joined on stage by ASL interpreters to share our presentation from the stage!
Will there be lavatories? Warming stations?
There will be a limited number of portable lavatories onsite, including an accessible lavatory. There will be a limited number of small warming stations. Please wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes for walking. The Winter Walk takes place rain, snow, or shine.
Can I bring a stroller?
Yes, please feel free to bring strollers if it helps with walking with little ones!
Can I bring my dog?
We love dogs! If they are good in crowds and cold, and can walk within our route safely with others, including small children, then we’d love to have them join us! We even offer a special registration add-on for dogs!
Top Donations
1. Douglas Poutasse
$7,000.00
2. Karyn Scheier and Stan Dolberg
$5,000.00
3. Meghan Anderson
$4,000.00
4. Douglas Poutasse
$3,000.00
5. Elizabeth Grady Harper
$2,750.00
6. Danielle Gilchrist
$2,500.00
7. Regina Norfolk
$2,500.00
8. Needham Bank
$2,500.00
9. Paula Mogan
$2,000.00
10. Marla Oneill
$2,000.00
Top Donors
1. Douglas Poutasse
$10,100.00
2. Karyn Scheier and Stan Dolberg
$5,000.00
3. Elizabeth Grady Harper
$4,750.00
4. Meghan Anderson
$4,000.00
5. Needham Bank
$2,500.00
6. Regina Norfolk
$2,500.00
7. Danielle Gilchrist
$2,500.00
8. Paula Mogan
$2,000.00
9. MFS Investments
$2,000.00
10. Marla Oneill
$2,000.00
Top Fundraisers
$8,572.00 raised
$5,561.00 raised
3. Norman Stein
$5,250.00 raised
$4,929.00 raised
5. Diane Valle
$4,330.00 raised
6. Bill Schmidt
$3,850.00 raised
$3,420.00 raised
8. Bud Schram
$3,160.00 raised
$2,660.00 raised
10. Jane Jackson
$2,560.00 raised
Top Partners
1. Boston Partners: General Fund
$69,107.44 raised
2. Hearth
$52,741.00 raised
3. Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
$44,572.00 raised
4. Boston Medical Center
$31,756.70 raised
5. FamilyAid
$27,178.00 raised
6. Circle of Hope
$25,284.00 raised
7. Women's Lunch Place
$25,232.10 raised
8. Capuchin Mobile Ministries
$23,525.00 raised
9. Bridge
$20,403.55 raised
10. Common Cathedral
$15,995.00 raised
11. Y2Y Network
$13,572.00 raised
12. St. Anthony Shrine
$12,937.50 raised
13. Commonwealth Land Trust
$11,530.00 raised
14. Friends of Boston's Homeless
$11,522.78 raised
15. St. Mary's Center
$10,250.00 raised
16. St. Francis House
$9,034.75 raised
17. Ignatian Spirituality Project Boston
$8,596.00 raised
18. Eliot
$6,954.10 raised
19. Pine Street Inn
$5,846.00 raised
20. Catholic Charities Boston
$3,565.00 raised
21. Breaktime
$3,295.00 raised
22. MANNA
$2,770.00 raised
23. Shelter Music Boston
$2,490.00 raised
24. New England Center and Home for Veterans
$1,445.00 raised
25. Brookview
$640.00 raised
Top General Teams
1. COPE
$19,695.00 raised
2. Doug Poutasse for Hearth
$18,830.00 raised
3. Temple Beth Elohim
$16,639.00 raised
4. FHLBank Boston
$9,718.55 raised
5. Team Hearth
$9,265.00 raised
6. BMC Living Well at Home (LWAH)
$7,699.00 raised
7. Ramesh's team for Hearth
$5,129.00 raised
8. Christ the King Parish
$4,700.00 raised
9. Notre Dame Club of Greater Boston
$4,596.00 raised
10. Jesuit Friends & Family
$4,385.00 raised
Top Entities
1. Y2Y Network Inc
$9,048.00
2. Matson Family Fund
$5,000.00
3. The Johnson Giving Account
$5,000.00
4. FHLBank Boston
$2,500.00
5. Kassirer Family Fund
$2,000.00
6. Charles Deknatel & Catherine Amory
$1,350.00
7. Wendy & Sean Cassity
$1,200.00
8. Blackmoor Bar and Kitchen
$1,000.00
9. Mary Beth and Jay Prosnitz Fund
$1,000.00
10. Daniel Halston & Liliane Wong
$1,000.00
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