WALK TO END VIOLENCE
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
5:00 – 7:30 P.M.
SANTANA ROW
LET’S WALK TOGETHER TO END VIOLENCE
Each year, YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley hosts Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, a family-friendly community event to raise awareness about the serious issues of sexual assault and domestic violence.
WHO: Any supporter of YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women is encouraged to join. Whether you’re a business leader, elected official, professional, educator, student, or simply an individual passionate about ending violence, lace up your favorite pair of shoes and walk with us!
WHAT: Join us for a community event filled with fun activities, fundraising awards and prizes, and discounts at stores and restaurants around Santana Row — all culminating in a walk through Santana Row.
WHERE: Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
WHEN: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
WHY: Funds raised provide critical and life-saving support services to survivors of violence. Together we can create a safer, more empowered future for all.
We walk for our kids, our families, our friends, our neighbors, and for those who feel that they do not have a voice.”
WALK AND WIN
By sharing WHY YOU WALK with your friends, family, colleagues, or anyone in your network, you can help raise critical funds to support the mission of YWCA… and you can win some amazing prizes too!
TOP FUNDRAISING AWARDS
We will award the following prizes after the walk based on funds raised by 12 PM on June 11:
• Top Individual Fundraisers: 1st – 5th place
• Top Sponsor Team Fundraisers: 1st – 3rd place
• Top Community Team Fundraisers: 1st – 3rd place
• Top Student Fundraiser: 1st place
• Top Title Team: 1st place
INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING PRIZES
Everyone who registers to Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, regardless of fundraising as an individual or with a team, will be eligible to receive the prizes below at the event if they raise the amounts below by 12 PM on June 11:
• $200 Raised = Walk a Mile Tee Shirt
• $500 Raised = Walk a Mile Cooling Towel
• $1,000 Raised = YWCA Tote Bag
• $2,500 Raised = YWCA Water Bottle
• $5,000 Raised = Complimentary Tickets to YWCA Events for 1 year
WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES TIMELINE
April 15 • $58 Early Bird Registration Opens & Fundraising Begins
May 13 • $68 General Registration Pricing Begins June 11 • Fundraising Deadline at 12PM for Event Awards and Prizes
START A TEAM!
Mobilize your community to join your team or donate to your walk! By signing up with one of the below options, you can support YWCA’s life-changing, and sometimes life-saving services! Noteam? Noproblem!
DETAILS & INCLUSIONS START A TITLE TEAM
Fee & Registrations Register as a team with one payment and maximize fundraising collectively
- 20 Registrations: $1,250 flat fee
- VIP Registration: $1,800 for 20 VIP registrations
BUILD A COMMUNITY TEAM
Team Captain recruits walkers to register individually and join their team to fundraise collectively
Individual Walker Registration Options:
- Early Bird Rate Registration (through May 12): $58
- Registration (beginning May 13): $68
- VIP Registration: $100
JOIN AS AN INDIVIDUAL WALKER
Walkers without a team fundraise individually
Individual Walker Registration Options:
- Early Bird Rate Registration (through May 12): $58
- Registration (beginning May 13): $68
- VIP Registration: $100
Team Name on Signage & Announced at Program
Eligible for Fundraising Prizes
Eligible for Awards
a Mile Tee Shirt
JOIN AS A SPONSOR BE PART OF THE SOLUTION SOLDOUT
for individuals to walk
Recognition of sponsorship level via signage and promotional materials and featured on event website (Corporate logo with link)
Recognition given during opening remarks
Recognition as event sponsor on YWCA social media channels (8,000+ followers) and e-blasts (17,000+ subscribers)
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials in participant swag bag
meeting area for your group to convene
To sponsor or request additional information please contact the Philanthropy Team at philanthropy@yourywca.org.
JOIN AS AN EVENT PARTNER
Can’t join as a sponsor and don’t have enough walkers to form a team? Support YWCA at Walk a Mile in their Shoes as an Event Partner! You’ll be able to showcase your support of YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women while building recognition for your organization at this event. Contact the Philanthropy Team at philanthropy@yourywca.org.
EVENT PARTNERSHIPS — $1,400* OR IN-KIND DONATION EQUIVALENT
STAGE PARTNER
SHOE DECORATING STATION PARTNER
SHOE PARTNER
HYDRATION STATION PARTNER
PHOTOBOOTH PARTNER
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes starts and ends around the stage so this is your opportunity to have your company’s name prominently displayed in this central location. Company listed as event partner on event collateral.
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes wouldn’t be complete without a stop to dress up your shoes! Your company will be promoted at this popular station where Walkers will decorate their shoes. Company listed as event partner on event collateral.
Sell your shoes at a discount to Walkers looking to add some pizzazz to their ensemble and prominently display your company’s wide array of shoe offerings to hundreds of event guests. Company listed as event partner on event collateral.
It’s sure to be hot in June, so all Walkers will be reaching for water bottles showcasing your company’s logo at the event. Make your name memorable with hundreds of walkers by providing this essential station. Company name will be listed as an event partner on event collateral.
Your company logo will be displayed in homes and offices when hundreds of Walkers take part in the event photo booth and proudly display their individual or group photo souvenir. Both print and digital photos are made available to guests and your logo will be included on each. Company name will be listed as an event partner on event collateral.
*This price represents the 1 in 4 women who experience domestic violence in the US.
WHY WE WALK
Funds raised through Walk a Mile in Their Shoes help YWCA deliver critical and life-saving support services for survivors.
OVER 1/2 OF WOMEN 1 IN 4 ADULT WOMEN
ALMOST 1 IN 3 MEN 1 IN 7 ADULT
EXPERIENCE SEXUAL VIOLENCE
MEN
EXPERIENCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
1 IN 10 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
1 IN 3 COLLEGE WOMEN
EXPERIENCE DATING VIOLENCE AND AND AND
ABOUT YWCA GOLDEN GATE SILICON VALLEY
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. For over 140 years, Your YWCA has been meeting our community’s most pressing needs. We are one of the first multiservice agencies in the Bay Area, and have three priority service areas:
Empowering people and communities in healing from and preventing the trauma of violence, bigotry, and racism.
Achieving solutions to homelessness for survivors of violence.
Inspiring opportunity and economic security by closing the prosperity and education gap.