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Chilliwack, BC: Steps of Hope 2026
May 2 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
On May 2, we’re gathering at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack for our Steps of Hope walk, an afternoon of fresh air, meaningful connection, and family-friendly fun among beautiful orchards and flower fields. This year’s walk is going to be better than ever, with additional activities like a petting zoo and an inflatable trampoline!
Steps of Hope is a community fundraising event hosted by M2W2 to support individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. By walking together, we break down barriers of stigma, foster belonging, and raise essential funds to provide mentorship, housing support, and job opportunities for those rebuilding their lives.
We’ll meet at 1:00 pm and walk through the beautiful Greendale Acres — a family-run farm and community gathering place set among orchards, flower fields, and seasonal attractions — until about 2:15 pm. After the walk, enjoy refreshments, snacks, and community time! Our closing ceremony begins at 3:30 pm, where you’ll hear heartwarming stories from people whose lives have been impacted by incarceration and community support.
But Steps of Hope is more than just a fun gathering. By joining us, you’ll play a crucial role in making our community safer and more compassionate. Many people leaving prison are determined to build a better future, but barriers like stigma, unemployment, housing instability, and isolation lead many to reoffend. However, with mentorship, practical help, and a community that believes in second chances, their path can look very different. That’s why we walk: to stand in solidarity and show they’re not alone.
This meaningful, family-friendly afternoon brings people of all ages together to walk, connect, and celebrate new beginnings. Afterward, enjoy refreshments and community time before our 3:30 pm closing ceremony, where you’ll hear inspiring stories of lives transformed through support and second chances.
We would love for you to join us! Come with your friends, bring your kids, and invite your neighbours. Your presence helps remove barriers, restore dignity, and build safer communities for all of us.
Sign up today: www.m2w2.com/stepsofhope
