What is the Walk of Love?

Started 20 years ago by Papa Joe & Denise Bradford, the Walk of Love is the Elijah's Heart hunger relief program that unites hundreds of volunteers throughout the year to pack and deliver much needed necessities (food, personal hygiene items, diapers, wipes and more) door to door to thousands of the most impoverished and vulnerable children and families.

 

Through our amazing partnerships, we are also bringing in weekly box truck loads of fresh fruit, vegetables, and meats in a special Fresh Market Walk of Love as a congregate giveaway under canopies and tents.

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JOIN US EACH MONTH TO TAKE THE WALK OF LOVE TO

THOUSANDS OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE CATEGORIES OF PEOPLE BELOW!

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I. LARGE IMPOVERISHED INNER CITY COMMUNITIES

In many major cities in America, including Nashville, the State Housing Authorities house the largest communities of fatherless and at-risk children. In Nashville, the Housing Authority’s (MDHA) traditional Homes represent our city’s largest group of low-income homes. 

 

There are five of these areas that are not yet in the process of revitalization: Napier-Sudekum, Andrew Jackson Courts, Cumberland View, Cheatham Place, and Edge Hill Apartments.  Our home base is located in the heart of Tennessee’s largest poverty-stricken inner-city community of 801 homes at Napier-Sudekum. 

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Note that we also serve other areas needing aid, including rural areas. Expansion depends on the speed at which we grow financial sponsors.

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II. THE MOTEL HOMELESS

The pandemic and inflation created a higher percentage of homeless families with children temporary residing in motels due to evictions and simply having nowhere else to sleep safely. Members of our team saw dozens of these families when they took surprise Christmas gifts to children in three Nashville motels. The motel managers and staff were delighted to see mercy brought to their establishments. 

 

It’s a challenge enough to earn the funds to make the motel payments, but food is always necessary. We are committed to serve this increasingly growing group of vulnerable children and parents.

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A MODEL FOR A NATIONWIDE WALK OF LOVE MOVEMENT!

 

Papa Joe's dream and desire is to inspire and train individuals, organization, churches, businesses, towns, and cities throughout America to form your very own Walk of Love movement in your area. Fill out the "Partnership Signup" form below to be a frequent supporter, volunteer group, or to be invited to attend spring online training classes to learn how to develop a Walk of Love program in your area. Over the years, Papa Joe has visited many states inspiring groups and organizations to transform their communities into safe zones of practical love for children. Click here to invite Papa Joe to speak at your organization, church, conference, television show, or event.