ROANOKE, VA – What if you had to walk a mile in the shoes of women facing the daily challenges of finding childcare, safe housing, and support in recovery?
Those are the real-life barriers many women in our community face every day—and next week, you’ll have the chance to walk a mile in their shoes.
On Wednesday, September 3, from 5-7 p.m., House of Bread will host an interactive, hands-on event at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Roanoke.
The experience is designed to put attendees directly in the shoes of under-resourced women, simulating the daily challenges of navigating housing, work, childcare, and recovery.
The goal is to build empathy and awareness while highlighting the work House of Bread does to support women on their journey to stability.
The evening will also feature voices from the community, including Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, and Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash, whose leadership focuses on restorative justice.
Outreach Coordinator Noelle Edwards joined us in studio Saturday for a preview.
House of Bread provides long-term, holistic support for women in the Roanoke Valley, offering resources that address housing, employment, education, and recovery.
To register for the event, click here.