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CROP
Walk for Hunger is an annual nationwide event
sponsored locally by AAIM. In 2008, 2000 walkers
representing some 110 faith communities and other
organizations raised nearly $140,000. 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.
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!
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WHAT:
CROP HUNGER WALK 2009
WHEN:
Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2009
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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