Mission MetroWest is BACK!
The Biggest Virtual Exercise challenge to help people affected by homelessness in MetroWest is ready to launch for 2026! 🚀
Registration is open! 💪 Sign up today!👟
Registration is open! 💪 Sign up today!👟
A Mile a Day, YOUR Way!
The Community Day Center of Waltham is thrilled to announce the return of our digital exercise challenge… “Mission Metrowest”!!
Mission Metrowest is a challenge to walk, run, or cycle 1 mile per day throughout the month of April, find sponsors, and raise money to support those experiencing homelessness in MetroWest.
How does it work?
👕When you register for your place we create your online fundraiser and give you a FREE T-SHIRTafter your first donation to help with your fundraising! You can take part with a doggie, with a friend or group, as an office, or alone. It’s that simple!
💰Most people will join with a Facebook fundraiser, with a link you can use to give to people donating outside of Facebook or you can go old school with a paper form!
💪However you take part, you’ll be joining a team of amazing people, all committed to supporting people experiencing homeless and hardship with every step 👟
Taking part with Facebook?
Hit the button below to join our lively MISSION METROWEST FACEBOOK PAGE! Our buzzing online community where you can share your progress, keep up to date with the challenge and cheer each other on!
👇
Thank you so much to the Walker Foundation!
This year, we’re incredibly grateful to have the support of the Walker Foundation, who are backing Mission MetroWest with a $30,000 match funding grant. This means that every single donation will go TWICE as far — doubling the impact of every dollar given. Together, we have the opportunity to do so much more, reach more people, and change even more lives. We’re so thankful for their generosity and belief in our work, and we can’t wait to see the difference we can make together with this incredible support. 💛
Meet Judy and Callie Jane!
This year, Mission MetroWest is being led by a truly special story…
Meet Judy and her dog, Callie Jane 🐾
A few years ago, Judy came to us at one of the most difficult moments in her life. After losing the home she had lived in for 38 years, she was at risk of spending the winter on the streets. With support from the Community Day Center, Judy was able to get back on her feet — and begin rebuilding her life.
Today, she’s doing something incredible.
This May, Judy is taking on the Mission MetroWest challenge herself, walking a mile a day alongside Callie Jane — not just for herself, but for others who are going through what she once faced.
We couldn’t be prouder to have her as the face of this year’s campaign 💛
You can support by directly sponsoring Judy and Callie’ Rose’s fundraiser here...
Sign Up with Facebook
Create your Meta fundraiser where you can invite family and family and share your progress!
Register Today!
Sign Up with Socialsync
Create your fundraiser that can be shared on or off Facebook in any online space!
Want to help without taking part?
You can still be part of the fun from a distance!
Making a donation directly
Head to our Mission MetroWest 👇
FAQ’s
Where do I direct my sponsors to donate?
The majority of supporters will register with a form that we provide where they can order their t-shirt and join the FB group. However they can also set up a fundraiser with Socialsync or simply print out our sponsorship form and collect donations in cash.
I don’t have Facebook, can I still participate?
Of course!! You can sign up to create a branded CDCW fundraiser with socialsync on the main registration link! Or you can collect your donations via cash or checks and then mail or drop them off at the Community Day Center. Just be sure to reach out and let us know you’re participating so we can get you your T-shirt!!
What is the best way to raise more money with Facebook fundraisers?
Make it personal and make it fun! Share your favorite running route, and why you want to support the Community Day Center of Waltham! Post videos. Post Selfies. Tag friends. The more likes and comments, the more money you will raise so be as creative as you can be! And don't be shy to keep moving your fundraising target up the closer you get to it! People are more motivated to support you if you are close to your target, rather than if you have hit it! 💚
How much money do I have to raise?
There is no minimum sponsorship target to take part in the challenge. Every penny counts! The more money you can raise, the more support we can provide for the guests in our center. Most people are aiming for the $500 mark, but you do whatever you can!