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Crop Hunger Walk

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CROP Walk for Hunger is an annual nationwide event sponsored locally by AAIM. In 2007, walkers representing some 110 faith communities and other organizations raised almost $122,000. 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.

WHAT: CROP HUNGER WALK 2008

WHEN: Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, 2008
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.

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 2007 WALK INCLUDE:
Capital Area Food Bank of Texas - 13%
For the Fresh Food for Families and Healthy Options Program for the Elderly (HOPE) at the Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center site.
Meals on Wheels and More - 2%
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Food Pantry - 1%
Foundation for the Homeless for Interfaith Hospitality Network
and Feed My People - 3%
Trinity Center for Trinity Streets and other feeding programs - 1%
Hill Country Community Ministries Food Pantry - 1%
El Buen Samaritano Primary Needs Emergency Food Pantry - 2%
Sustainable Food Center La Cocina Alegre /
The Happy Kitchen educational program - 2%

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?
Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park (off East Riverside Drive, near the ACC Riverside campus)

OUR HISTORY:
The CROP Hunger Walkathon is a partnership between Church World Service (CWS) and Austin AreaInterreligious Ministries (AAIM). This is our 30th 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 as the fourth most successful CROP Hunger Walk in the nation! In 2005, more than $120,000 was raised and 1,500 people of all faiths participated. In 2006, 1,800 walkers representing some 110 churches and other organizations raised $148,000, far exceeding the goal of $130,000. For 2007, nearly $122,000 was raised. And for our 30th Annual CROP Walk, we are anxious to raise more than ever in our history, and we hope to have over 2000 participants.

CONTACTS or TO LEARN MORE:

Amy Tutt
Volunteer Coordinator and CROP Hunger Walk Recruiter
Austin Area Interreligious Ministries
386-9145 ext 11 or

Texas Church World Service Office
(512) 451-2062
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