Wyngate Elementary Students Walk to Benefit the Homeless

students helped those in need last week by participating in a Help the Homeless mini-walk.

The event was organized as a part of Fannie Mae's Help the Homeless program, which encourages Washington, D.C.-area schools and community and faith-based groups to organize mini-walks in support of the homeless.

Wyngate students, families and teachers walked through their community Thursday, raising more than $1,500 for Interfaith Works, a coalition of groups that provide food, clothing and shelter for those in need.

The Bethesda Big Train's mascot, Homer, also stopped by the walk.