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File #: 250759    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: ADOPTED
File created: 9/11/2025 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 9/11/2025
Title: Honoring "We On A Mission" and the 2025 Philadelphia Midnight Run as a reminder that movement, when powered by purpose, can transform lives and cities alike.
Sponsors: Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Squilla
Attachments: 1. Signature25075900
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Honoring "We On A Mission" and the 2025 Philadelphia Midnight Run as a reminder that movement, when powered by purpose, can transform lives and cities alike.

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WHEREAS, We On A Mission is a grassroots community organization based in Philadelphia that is dedicated to serving marginalized populations through direct outreach, empowerment, and advocacy; and

WHEREAS, We On A Mission exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, compassion, and accountability, actively working to bridge gaps in access to essential resources for the City's most vulnerable residents; and

WHEREAS, In alignment with their mission of community care, We On A Mission organized the 11th Annual Philadelphia Midnight Run on July 19, 2025, a powerful initiative rooted in mutual aid that brings food, clothing, hygiene products, and dignity to unhoused and underserved individuals on the streets of Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, This year, the Midnight Run teamed up with the runners, the walkers, the fitness pros, and the movement-makers who keep this City alive with energy and purpose; and

WHEREAS, Participants joined under the stars for an unforgettable night of motion, music, and momentum, meeting at Lloyd Hall Recreation Center and hitting the pavement together for an electric City experience that blends fitness with solidarity and service; and

WHEREAS, Whether a marathon veteran, jogger, power walker, or someone lacing up for the first time, this run welcomes all, calling on the community to bring their energy, their crew, and their love for movement in support of a deeper cause; and

WHEREAS, The Midnight Run is more than a charitable act, it is a movement born from the community, by the community, and for the community, aiming to meet immediate needs while challenging the systemic injustices that perpetuate poverty and homelessness; and

WHEREAS, Those who participate in the Philadelphia Midnight Run embody a spirit of solidarity and commitment, showing up weekly to build tru...

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