Chica Project Empower Her 5K
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Chica Project Empower Her 5K
The Chica Project Empower Her 5K is an annual community fundraising event held at Franklin Park Playstead on Pierpont Road in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood. The event centers on a 5K course with opportunities for participants to walk or run while supporting leadership programs for young women of color.
The event combines a timed community run or walk with on-site activities and amenities. Event elements have included live music and a DJ, tents with volunteers and giveaways, a raffle and prize tables, public speaking, stretching and warmup activities, and family-friendly features such as balloons and a pet-friendly presence. Organizers describe the event as a celebration of community, wellness, and the strengths of women of color.
Proceeds support Chica Project's leadership and mentoring programs that serve young women and girls of color. The event has attracted partners and community sponsors and is presented as a recurring annual event with a history of multiple iterations. The description emphasizes fundraising for programming, a communal atmosphere, and accessible participation through walking or running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
