Freedom Steps

Freedom Steps We support our deployed troops and through care packages and community awareness.

Freedom Steps is not just a 5k walk/run where a group of avid runners and walkers get together for a stroll. This event is a heartfelt tribute to those men and women who are on the front lines defending our country and the freedoms we hold so dear. Each and every person who coordinates this event and most of the participants know someone who is either currently serving or who has served in the arm

ed forces. The Willow Grove VFW Post 3612 held Freedom Steps for the first time in September 2008. The post had received a PA state grant that they decided to use for an event to benefit soldiers, especially those that are currently serving overseas. The Willow Grove VFW has a close connection with active troops including their adoption of the 111th Fighter Wing stationed at the Willow Grove JNAS. So it only made sense to them to host an event that would benefit soldiers in our community who are deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan protecting the freedoms that we hold so near and dear to our hearts. Freedom Steps was created to raise awareness for those soldiers deployed overseas who do not have the comforts of being at home. The money raised from this event is used to purchase supplies and basic necessities that the soldiers do not have access to or just miss because they are not stateside. Over the last four years we have worked closely with local businesses and Upper Moreland Parks and Recreation to create a successful event. Our event has grown from only 45 participants and 20 volunteers in September 2008 to 250 participants and 30 volunteers in 2011. To date we have been able to send about 120 boxes that have reached over 2,000 soldiers throughout the world. On January 24, 2012 Freedom Steps 5k was incorporated by the state of Pennsylvania as a non-profit charity organization and gained official 501c3 status in April 2012.

08/04/2026

We expect to pack boxes for the deployed troops soon. If you know of a deployed troop feel free to pass along their details.

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On this Memorial Day, take a moment to pause and remember that the gatherings and activities we enjoy throughout the yea...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, take a moment to pause and remember that the gatherings and activities we enjoy throughout the year are possible by those who fought to protect these things but are no longer here with us. Let us remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and work to be kind to others and continue their legacy.

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A wonderful event supporting the Deployed Troops. Many thanks to all who attended , volunteered and reconnected with nei...
05/03/2026

A wonderful event supporting the Deployed Troops. Many thanks to all who attended , volunteered and reconnected with neighbors.

Thank you Sgt Clauhs! And thank you Upper Moreland Police Department for all your support for the event and what you do ...
05/03/2026

Thank you Sgt Clauhs! And thank you Upper Moreland Police Department for all your support for the event and what you do for our community everyday.

Sergeant Clauhs was honored to speak at the Freedom Steps 5k event this morning. Freedom Steps works to support deployed military members with care packages. Sergeant Clauhs is a proud Army veteran and a vital member of the Veterans Response Team (VRT) which offers peer support to fellow men and women who have served.

T-minus 12 hours til registration opens for this year's 5k!! 8am - walk up registration begins at Pavilion 2 (we can acc...
05/02/2026

T-minus 12 hours til registration opens for this year's 5k!!

8am - walk up registration begins at Pavilion 2 (we can accept cash, check, venmo, and PayPal)

8:45am - join us at the lion and flagpole for opening ceremonies

9am - race begins and will be timed by Pretzel City Sports

See you in the morning!

We are 2 days from race day! Day of registration begins at 8am so there is still time to participate. Below is a map of ...
05/01/2026

We are 2 days from race day! Day of registration begins at 8am so there is still time to participate.

Below is a map of the course and also a QR code for those who may want to donate.

Address

P. O. Box 118
Willow Grove, PA
19090

Telephone

+12156573992

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