Upward Bound House
Upward Bound House presents the 13th Annual Home Run for Kids
Sunday, April 26, 2026
11620 San Vicente Blvd
Race Day Schedule:
8:00am – Event Opens!
*Meet at 8:15 a.m. at the white First UMC tent for Communion before the race starts.
Free parking available in parking lot. Arrive early for best parking.
SIGN UP HERE for the First UMC Church and Preschool Team
The Upward Bound House 13th Annual Home Run for Kids is more than just a 5K run—it’s a celebration of community, hope, and the power of collective action. Join families, schools, corporate teams, and neighbors who believe that every family and child deserves the stability of housing, dignity, and the chance to thrive.
Together, we’re disrupting intergenerational homelessness while creating unforgettable moments—where kids run beside parents, strangers become teammates, and community members celebrate families working toward brighter futures.
100% of the funds raised go towards our mission to end family homelessness
Upward Bound House – The FARM
On Saturday March 16, 2024, we enjoyed a beautiful day in the Upward Bound House Farm. The farm was alive with animals (two bunnies and four chickens!), vegetables, flowers, and children’s murals. We helped move newly delivered mulch to level out walking paths and non-planting areas. It was a pleasure to meet the Farm Operator, Brett, and some of the regular volunteers (college and highschool students freely giving their time and energy!). If you are interested in helping sustain this urban farm through gardening, please email Rev. Keri at k.olsenpaget@santamonicaumc.org. We give thanks for our ministry together with the UBH community.
Upward Bound House (UBH) aims to eliminate family homelessness in Los Angeles. They provide families and youth with short and medium-term housing with a variety of supportive services such as job training, professional and emotional development, and life and parenting skills enrichment. Designed to empower homeless parents and their children to obtain housing stability, build healthy relationships, and enjoy emotional and financial well-being, their goal is to ensure that families feel secure and supported, addressing the barriers they face in obtaining and remaining in permanent housing
Once in permanent housing, families break the cycle of homelessness in aftercare programs connecting them with community-based resources, skills for employment advancements, and financial goals to continue building on their success.
Upward Bound House has established an extraordinary record of success in addressing family homelessness. Since their inception, we have helped more than 2,500 families including over 4,900 children transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Over 90% of these families were still in their homes more than a year after placement. www.UpwardBoundHouse.org