City Mission to hold race
The City Mission will hold its fifth annual Main Street Classic 5K Run/Walk in Uniontown on Aug. 22, with proceeds benefiting the agency’s homeless shelter programs. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at Storey Square on Main Street and will end at Storey Square. Organizers said the course is flat and safe, with two water stops along the way. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. Fees are $20 through Aug. 15 and $25 after that day.
Race applications can be picked up at the City Mission, located at 155 N. Gallatin Ave. in Uniontown, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling the mission at 724-439-0201. Applications are also available online at www.iplayoutside.com and at the Uniontown Area YMCA and Panera Bread restaurant.
Race applications must be mailed to City Mission-Living Stones Inc., 155 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401.
This year’s race is sponsored by PNC Bank. Other contributors include the Eberly Foundation, Panera Bread, VitaminWater, James Vending and many other local businesses and individuals.
The radio station Pickle 99.3 will broadcast live from Storey Square and Chinese / silent auctions will be held.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall competitors. The top three finishers in each age bracket of male and female runners and walkers also will be given awards. The overall top finishers will receive original artwork by local artist Carolyn Quinn.
The City Mission operates two emergency shelters – one for woman and children with 12 to 15 beds and one for men with a 21-bed capacity. The agency also operates a youth shelter that houses 12- to 17-years-olds who are homeless, runaways or children placed with the program though the child welfare system.
In addition, the City Mission operates a 30-unit Gallatin School Living Center that provides transitional housing for families and individuals trying to get back on their week. The program is intensive and allows clients to focus on employment and housing issues while also offering comprehensive life skills programs.
The City Mission serves about 500 people a year and recently opened its newest facility, the Liberty Park Apartments, located at 113 Liberty St. in Uniontown. The apartments, four units, allow for a permanent supportive housing program for formerly homeless families with one adult who has a disability. The program links the families to support services.