A HIKE TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS

CEO Josiah Haken, Senior Director of Development Dan Sadlier, and City Relief board members take the first annual trip to climb Kilimanjaro this February 2026.

With the goal of raising 100K, the City Relief team looks to climb the highest mountain in Africa in solidarity with their unhoused friends and City Relief guests that are facing their own hurdles, barriers, and mountains on a daily basis. Our team knows that no one chooses homelessness. Thus, this climb and its proceeds will go to City Relief, providing food, clothing, and individualized care plans helping the homeless of NYC and New Jersey find housing.

The fundraiser is achieved by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano located in Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania.

DAN SADLIER

I’m taking on the challenge of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro to raise $20,000 in support of New York City's unhoused community. This journey is more than a physical feat for me—it's a call to action and compassion. As a longtime advocate for justice and dignity, my hope is that this climb will help to shine a light on the urgent needs of those experiencing homelessness, especially as we see the increase in those living on the street.

Please join me in restoring hope, stability, and belonging through the work of City Relief. Proceeds will go toward food, clothing, and connection to vital services that will help unhoused neighbors move toward a place of stability and housing. Give generously, join Team Dan, and you’ll receive updates from me along the way!

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Josiah Haken

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  • Mark Reitsma

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  • Launa Vaughn

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  • Deon Minnaar

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  • Dan Sadlier

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