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WHAT:
CROP HUNGER WALK 2010
WHEN:
Saturday, March 6, and Sunday, March 7, 2010
Saturday Registration at 9:30 a.m.; Walk begins at
10:00 a.m.
Sunday Registration at 1:45 p.m.; Walk begins at 2:30
p.m.
.:NEW LOCATION:.
Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park
6614 Blue Bluff Rd.
WHY:
To raise awareness and funds for international
relief and development, as well as local
hunger-fighting.
WHERE
DOES
THE MONEY GO?
25% of the money raised locally stays locally. The
remaining 75% helps to support the overall ministry of
Church World Service, especially the grassroots,
hunger-fighting development efforts of partner
agencies in some 80 countries. CROP Hunger Walks help
to provide tools of hope that empower people to meet
their own needs. From seeds and tools, to wells and
water systems, to technical training and
micro-enterprise loans, the key is people working
together to identify their own development priorities,
their strengths and their needs -- something CWS has
learned through some 60 years of working in
partnership around the world.
LOCAL
AUSTIN BENEFICIARIES OF THE 2010 WALK INCLUDE:
Capital Area Food
Bank
Catholic Charities of
Central Texas
Dolores Catholic
Church – Food Pantry
Imani Community
Church (AME) for Fishes and Loaves
Refugee Services of
Texas- Austin Office
St. Andrews Presbyterian
Church for Food Pantry and Shower Ministry
Urban Roots for
gardening project
WHO
RAISES THE MONEY?
Local faith and civic groups of all kinds are invited
to create WALK teams. CROP Hunger Walk raises money
through individual walkers' pledge forms. We want YOU
to walk with us to help end hunger. There is not a
minimum required for participation. We do, however,
encourage everyone to try to raise at least $100 from
family, friends and neighbors.
WHERE
IS THE WALK?
Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park (6614 Blue Bluff Rd. off Decker Lake Rd., near Travis Country Expo Center)
OUR
HISTORY:
The CROP Hunger Walk is a partnership between
Church World Service (CWS) and Austin Area Interreligious Ministries
(AAIM). This is our 32nd
Walk in Austin! There are thousands of CROP Hunger
Walks held all over the U.S. every year to raise money
for hunger, with Austin ranking among the top 6
successful CROP Hunger Walks in the nation! In 2008, with 2000 walkers we raised $139,000, and in 2009, we raised $132,000.
CROP Hunger Walk is an annual nationwide event
sponsored locally by AAIM. Twenty-five
percent of the funds raised stay in Austin to support
food needs in local agencies. The rest go to more than
80 countries to alleviate hunger worldwide. Austin has consistently ranked among the top 6 cities across the U.S. in CROP Walk fundraising!
Visit www.cropwalk.org to sign up and begin raising dollars to help end hunger.
Important Note to Congregations --
Please designate an individual from your faith community, group, or
organization to serve as your CROP Walk Recruiter. CROP Walk
Recruiters drum up interest in their community and share updates about
the CROP Walk. We need you to make CROP Walk a success!
CONTACTS
or TO LEARN MORE:
Amy Prichard Tutt
Volunteer Coordinator and CROP Hunger Walk Recruiter
Austin Area Interreligious Ministries
415-6024 or
Texas
Church World Service Office
(512) 451-2062
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