Salvation Army volunteers from the Greater New York Division joined a coalition of groups that brought hope to 254 people experiencing homelessness at this year’s “Don’t Walk By” outreach event on Feb.18th in lower Manhattan.

“Don’t Walk By,” an annual winter outreach to the homeless, happens every February and this year’s focus was between 46th Street and Battery Park City.

This event brings together hundreds of volunteers and puts them in street teams to canvas the streets and subway platforms.

The volunteers connected with the homeless and invited them back to a warm meal complete with centerpieces and vegetarian options at Oversea Chinese Mission. Everyone also was offered clothing, medical care, and connection to ongoing support such as Medicaid and other government services.

“Don’t Walk By” began in 2008 and encourages New Yorkers to emulate the parable of the Good Samaritan in the book of Luke. Volunteers have scoured the streets of Manhattan and connected with more than 10,000 people in the last decade.

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