Local Groups Supported by the Walk

25% of the funds raised by the CROP Hunger Walk 2010 go to local hunger relief and prevention agencies through a grant application. This years recipients:

Love thy Neighbor (FUMC) - Has operated for 104 consecutive weeks since its inception in March of 2008. In 2009 volunteers amassed 5720 hours of service to provide 10,000 lunches to the homeless and hungry. Equally commendable, L.O.V.E worked in cooperation with Food Gathers to distribute 17,655 pound of free food to those in need. SOS Community Crisis Center– Offers comprehensive services to help families and individuals of Washtenaw County overcome homelessness or housing-related crises. Avalon Housing-Develops and manages affordable housing while providing support services for people with very low income and disabilities. Interfaith Hospitality Network (Alpha House)-Provides temporary shelter, food, and support services that help families overcome barriers and secure permanent housing. 60-70% of those families that join the Alpha house secure affordable housing within 3 months of their involvement. Peace Neighborhood Center-Works to meet the challenges of inte-grating communities, combating drugs and violence, and address-ing educational and economic inequalities. In addressing these issues, PNC has helped over 1,500 people in Washtenaw county. Aid in Milan-Offers a variety of services that assist the elderly, unemployed, and hungry in their community. AIM has expanded its food distribution and will use these funds to respond to increasing need. Catholic Social Services-Offers more than two dozen programs designed to address a variety of issues confronted by families and individuals of Washtenaw County. By their 50th anniversary in 2009, CSS had served nearly 9,000 people in such areas as adoption, pregnancy, family therapy, domestic abuse, substance abuse, dis-abilities, homelessness, and hunger. Packard Health-More than a primary healthcare provider, Packard Health has established a food pantry, and medication and insurance enrollment support programs to ensure all patients are equipped to maintain their individual wellness. Community Action Network-Improves the lives of children, youth, and families from under-resourced Washtenaw County through collaborative efforts that ensure food, housing, wellness, and a supportive community are available to those dealing with life chal-lenges St. Andrews Breakfast Program-Responds to the needs of the com-munity by offering daily meals . St. Andrews has served breakfast daily, for up to 150 individuals everyday, 365 days a year, for twenty-six years now. Hope Clinic– Provides free medical services to low-income children and adults without medical insurance. Each year 100 volunteer medical professionals conduct more than 7,000 patient visits and fill more than 11,000 prescriptions,. Emmanuel House-Serves the older adult community of Ann Arbor by providing housing and care for those with insufficient income and no longer capable of living alone. Northfield Human Services-Maintains a food pantry that distrib-

Take a step!

With each step...

...We help our neighbors in crisis

...raise funds for local and global relief

and prevention

...walk in gratitude for what we have and join in solidarity to end hunger

CROP Hunger Walk

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP CROP STOP HUNGER?

1. Register for the CROP Walk today 2. Get your family, friends, and co-

workers to walk! 3. Support a Walker—Donate to a

Walker directly or support an on-line registered Walker at www.icpj.net

4. Grow your own food for those in need through the Faith & Food Initia-tive (see www.icpj.net/hunger for more information)

5. Get more involved in addressing local and international hunger with ICPJ’s Hunger Task Force (visit www.icpj.net/hunger)

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Zion Lutheran Church 1501 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor

1pm Registration; 2pm WALK! Join us for a post-walk community meal

Participate in the 36th Annual...

...Hosted by the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice

A unique inter-faith event to end hunger! Register today with your Recruiter or at icpj.net

Please donate! CROP Non-Perishable Food and Produce Collection

Walkers are invited to bring gifts of non-perishable food and/or fresh produce on the day of the Walk. This year’s food offering will be divided between Emmanuel House and Northfield Human Services. Please help by bringing food with you on Walk Day (a great way for kids to contrib-ute too!).

COMMUNITIES

RESPONDING to

OVERCOME

POVERTY

CROP Hunger Walk

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP CROP STOP HUNGER?

1. Register for the CROP Walk today 2. Get your family, friends, and co-

workers to walk! 3. Support a Walker—Donate to a

Walker directly or support an on-line registered Walker at www.icpj.net

4. Grow your own food for those in need through the Faith & Food Initia-tive (see www.icpj.net/hunger for more information)

5. Get more involved in addressing local and international hunger with ICPJ’s Hunger Task Force (visit www.icpj.net/hunger)

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Zion Lutheran Church 1501 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor

1pm Registration; 2pm WALK! Join us for a post-walk community meal

Participate in the 36th Annual...

...Hosted by the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice

A unique inter-faith event to end hunger! Register today with your Recruiter or at icpj.net

Please donate! CROP Non-Perishable Food and Produce Collection

Walkers are invited to bring gifts of non-perishable food and/or fresh produce on the day of the Walk. This year’s food offering will be divided between Emmanuel House and Northfield Human Services. Please help by bringing food with you on Walk Day (a great way for kids to contrib-ute too!).

COMMUNITIES

RESPONDING to

OVERCOME

POVERTY

Local Groups Supported by the Walk

25% of the funds raised by the CROP Hunger Walk 2010 go to local hunger relief and prevention agencies through a grant application. This years recipients:

Love thy Neighbor (FUMC) - Has operated for 104 consecutive weeks since its inception in March of 2008. In 2009 volunteers amassed 5720 hours of service to provide 10,000 lunches to the homeless and hungry. Equally commendable, L.O.V.E worked in cooperation with Food Gathers to distribute 17,655 pound of free food to those in need. SOS Community Crisis Center– Offers comprehensive services to help families and individuals of Washtenaw County overcome homelessness or housing-related crises. Avalon Housing-Develops and manages affordable housing while providing support services for people with very low income and disabilities. Interfaith Hospitality Network (Alpha House)-Provides temporary shelter, food, and support services that help families overcome barriers and secure permanent housing. 60-70% of those families that join the Alpha house secure affordable housing within 3 months of their involvement. Peace Neighborhood Center-Works to meet the challenges of inte-grating communities, combating drugs and violence, and address-ing educational and economic inequalities. In addressing these issues, PNC has helped over 1,500 people in Washtenaw county. Aid in Milan-Offers a variety of services that assist the elderly, unemployed, and hungry in their community. AIM has expanded its food distribution and will use these funds to respond to increasing need. Catholic Social Services-Offers more than two dozen programs designed to address a variety of issues confronted by families and individuals of Washtenaw County. By their 50th anniversary in 2009, CSS had served nearly 9,000 people in such areas as adoption, pregnancy, family therapy, domestic abuse, substance abuse, dis-abilities, homelessness, and hunger. Packard Health-More than a primary healthcare provider, Packard Health has established a food pantry, and medication and insurance enrollment support programs to ensure all patients are equipped to maintain their individual wellness. Community Action Network-Improves the lives of children, youth, and families from under-resourced Washtenaw County through collaborative efforts that ensure food, housing, wellness, and a supportive community are available to those dealing with life chal-lenges St. Andrews Breakfast Program-Responds to the needs of the com-munity by offering daily meals . St. Andrews has served breakfast daily, for up to 150 individuals everyday, 365 days a year, for twenty-six years now. Hope Clinic– Provides free medical services to low-income children and adults without medical insurance. Each year 100 volunteer medical professionals conduct more than 7,000 patient visits and fill more than 11,000 prescriptions,. Emmanuel House-Serves the older adult community of Ann Arbor by providing housing and care for those with insufficient income and no longer capable of living alone. Northfield Human Services-Maintains a food pantry that distrib-utes over three tons of food to individuals and families every month.

Take a step!

With each step...

...We help our neighbors in crisis

...raise funds for local and global relief

and prevention

...walk in gratitude for what we have and join in solidarity to end hunger