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Local Walk Websites
- Barrington Area
- Chicago
- Crystal Lake
- Naperville
- Proviso
- Quad Cities
- South DuPage County
- Tri-Cities
- Walkathon West (Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park)
CWS Speak Out
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- CROP Hunger Walk organizing meeting
- CROP Walking: from Tanzania to Crystal Lake
- Three cheers for CROP
- Shoe-themed bake sale
- Celebration Time – CROP turns 60!!
- St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk sets new records for a first year walk!
- Spring 2008 CROP Hunger Walks
- Hunger Walkathon West (Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park) hits best year ever!!
- CROP Resources
Spring 2008 CROP Hunger Walks
| Walk | Date | Staff |
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| Champaign/Urbana | April 13 | Kari Davidson |
| Danville | April 19 |
Kari Davidson |
| Glen Ellyn/ Wheaton | May 4 | Janet Young |
| Hunger Walkathon West (Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park) |
May 4 | Janet Young |
| Ingleside Area | April 27 | Janet Young |
| Lincoln Way | TBA | Julia Jones |
| Marshall | TBA | Kari Davidson |
| Peoria | April 27 | Julia Jones |
| South Suburban | April 27 | Julia Jones |
| Wheaton/Glen Ellyn | May 4 | Janet Young |
CROP Hunger Walk organizing meeting
- suggested agenda-
| WELCOME, PRAYER, INTRODUCTIONS | |
| OVERVIEW/BRIEF HISTORY | Of CWS/CROP and of local Walk |
| Show CROP Hunger Walk video | |
| If CWS staff person is present, share about specific projects | |
| SET DATES AND GOALS | Walk date, location, start time, length of Walk |
| Recruiter Rally date and location | |
| Evaluation meeting date | |
| GOALS: | Walkers: _______ Dollars: $_________ |
| LOCAL AGENCY DESIGNATIONS | Which agency or agencies will receive the local grants? |
| RECRUITMENT | Team leader |
| How to reach out to churches, community groups, service clubs, scouts, etc. | |
| How to get recruiters to attend Recruiter Rally | |
| LOGISTICS | Team leader, route, length, Golden Mile?, rest stops |
| TREASURER | Collection of funds |
| OTHER | Business sponsors? Educational efforts? Ceremony or music/entertainment at Walk? T-Shirts? Etc. |
| FUTURE MEETING DATES | |
| CLOSING PRAYER |
CROP Walking: from Tanzania to Crystal Lake
(Adapted from an article by Jocelyn Allison in the Northwest Daily Herald)
On Sunday, October 14, 2007, 177 people participated in the 19th Annual CROP Hunger Walk in Crystal Lake, IL.
On the same day eight hours earlier, 11 people from Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake had their own walk in Tanzania, one of 80 countries across the globe that benefits from the annual fundraiser.
Mission trip leader Ron Henning of Crystal Lake said the cross-continent walk was a twist on the humanitarian mantra, “Think globally, act locally.”
“We’re acting locally but we’re also able to act globally by doing this in Tanzania,” said Henning, 62.
Henning and his wife, Pat Henning, decided to organize a 4-mile CROP Hunger Walk in Africa after learning their church mission trip would be happening at the same time.
“It’s going to make it so real for [the people on the trip] to have seen these things first-hand and then participate in the CROP Walk, which benefits some of these places,” said Pat Henning, 61, a recruiter for the event and longtime participant in the walk.
The Hennings and fellow parishioners visited the Kiutu parish in Arusha, Tanzania, about 80 kilometers from Mt. Kilimanjaro near the border with Kenya. The Arusha Diocese has a partnership with the regional body that supports Bethany Lutheran, the Northern Illinois Synod.
Ron Henning, a retired English teacher from District 155, has visited the area several times through the Mwangaza Education for Partnership, an international exchange program to train teachers from throughout Tanzania and improve literacy in the region.
The group from Bethany Lutheran plans to visit the Mwangaza Centre, along with local hospitals, a Hospice palliative care center under development and an AIDS orphanage, Ron Henning said. They’ll complete their CROP Walk around a field above Mwangaza Centre with a view of Mount Meru, he said.
“They give us an ability to stand back and look at what’s important in our lives,” Ron Henning said. “As poor as they are, you don’t see them nearly as unhappy as a lot of rich people in our country.”
It’s also a chance to get a first-hand look at the region’s needs, Pat Henning said.
“That’s what we’re doing with our trip,” she said. “Find out what’s going on, what the needs of the people are ... rather than just write a check and not follow through with where the money goes.”
Together, both CROP Walks raised $18,922, the highest total ever for the Crystal Lake CROP Hunger Walk!
On Sunday, October 14, 2007, 177 people participated in the 19th Annual CROP Hunger Walk in Crystal Lake, IL.
On the same day eight hours earlier, 11 people from Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake had their own walk in Tanzania, one of 80 countries across the globe that benefits from the annual fundraiser.
Mission trip leader Ron Henning of Crystal Lake said the cross-continent walk was a twist on the humanitarian mantra, “Think globally, act locally.”
“We’re acting locally but we’re also able to act globally by doing this in Tanzania,” said Henning, 62.
Henning and his wife, Pat Henning, decided to organize a 4-mile CROP Hunger Walk in Africa after learning their church mission trip would be happening at the same time.
“It’s going to make it so real for [the people on the trip] to have seen these things first-hand and then participate in the CROP Walk, which benefits some of these places,” said Pat Henning, 61, a recruiter for the event and longtime participant in the walk.
The Hennings and fellow parishioners visited the Kiutu parish in Arusha, Tanzania, about 80 kilometers from Mt. Kilimanjaro near the border with Kenya. The Arusha Diocese has a partnership with the regional body that supports Bethany Lutheran, the Northern Illinois Synod.
Ron Henning, a retired English teacher from District 155, has visited the area several times through the Mwangaza Education for Partnership, an international exchange program to train teachers from throughout Tanzania and improve literacy in the region.
The group from Bethany Lutheran plans to visit the Mwangaza Centre, along with local hospitals, a Hospice palliative care center under development and an AIDS orphanage, Ron Henning said. They’ll complete their CROP Walk around a field above Mwangaza Centre with a view of Mount Meru, he said.
“They give us an ability to stand back and look at what’s important in our lives,” Ron Henning said. “As poor as they are, you don’t see them nearly as unhappy as a lot of rich people in our country.”
It’s also a chance to get a first-hand look at the region’s needs, Pat Henning said.
“That’s what we’re doing with our trip,” she said. “Find out what’s going on, what the needs of the people are ... rather than just write a check and not follow through with where the money goes.”
Together, both CROP Walks raised $18,922, the highest total ever for the Crystal Lake CROP Hunger Walk!
Three cheers for CROP
Alleluia Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL, found something to cheer about in October - helping those in need through the 25th Naperville Area CROP Hunger Walk! The 10-year-old congregation has been actively involved in CROP for several years, but they took their passion to a new level in 2007 when they raised $27,000 for the CROP Hunger Walk! Members' main incentive was to help others, but an added incentive was that their pastor, Rev. Mark Juliot, said he would dress up as a cheerleader on CROP Walk day if they exceeded last year's CROP Walk fundraising level of $12,000. The congregation loves a challenge and raised $22,000! Thrivent Financial for Lutherans matched $5000, bringing the total to $27,000. Pastor Juliot enthusiastically led cheers and fired up the crowd on CROP Walk Day! Three Cheers for CROP - Hip Hip Hooray!!!
Shoe-themed bake sale
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Celebration Time – CROP turns 60!!
Naperville, IL. November 18, 2007 -- The Rev. John McCullough, Executive Director of Church World Service in New York, traveled to the Great Rivers region to be with area CROP Hunger Walk leaders for the 60th Anniversary Celebration of CROP.
Rev. McCullough shared stories of his latest travels for CWS – to Pakistan, Kenya, and to the Balkans where CWS is helping displaced families to rebuild their lives and their homes. “We meet amazing people around the world, living in difficult, difficult situations – but they don’t want a handout. They want help so they can help themselves. They want to do the work – and they work so hard! We are blessed to be able to work with them as partners and friends,” said McCullough.
“CROP is also celebrating a new official acronym at this time,” announced Rev. McCullough. “Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty draws a wonderful picture of the work done by CWS using funds raised by CROP Walks to respond to the needs of people in many places around the world. Without all of our many faithful volunteers who organize CROP Walks, participate in CROP Walks and donate to CROP Walks – Church World Service would not be able to answer the cries of so many! Along with our years of history and service – we give thanks and honor to all of our volunteers!”
The Celebration event on November 18th was all about honoring volunteers – with praise and Certificates, with “Golden Boots” and gifts from countries where CWS works. And there was plenty of fun and fellowship, too! Rev. Corey Nelson from the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest shared his gifts of music and storytelling and had the crowd clapping and singing. Rev. Mark Juliot of Alleluia! Lutheran, Naperville, shared his humor and creative spirit with his ’07 challenge to his church – which had him dressed up as a ‘cheerleader’ for the CROP Walk – and which had his church raising over $27,000 for the Walk!! And Pastor Mark had the Celebration group laughing as well!
Special awards were given to Walk leaders who have served for many years and “Walking Sticks” were presented to the Northern Lake County*, Barrington and Naperville Walk Teams in honor of their 25th Anniversary Walks in 2007. “Now, we hope to see all of you back for our next Celebration when CROP turns 75,” said Rev. McCullough at the conclusion of the event. “But, of course, every year is a ‘celebration’ in all of your communities when you work and walk together to provide help and hope for others in the world. Thank you!”
*Note: Northern Lake County CROP Hunger Walk actually started as the Waukegan Area CROP WALK in 1978. It is one of the oldest CROP Walks in the region!
Photos of Naperville Celebration
Rev. McCullough shared stories of his latest travels for CWS – to Pakistan, Kenya, and to the Balkans where CWS is helping displaced families to rebuild their lives and their homes. “We meet amazing people around the world, living in difficult, difficult situations – but they don’t want a handout. They want help so they can help themselves. They want to do the work – and they work so hard! We are blessed to be able to work with them as partners and friends,” said McCullough.
“CROP is also celebrating a new official acronym at this time,” announced Rev. McCullough. “Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty draws a wonderful picture of the work done by CWS using funds raised by CROP Walks to respond to the needs of people in many places around the world. Without all of our many faithful volunteers who organize CROP Walks, participate in CROP Walks and donate to CROP Walks – Church World Service would not be able to answer the cries of so many! Along with our years of history and service – we give thanks and honor to all of our volunteers!”
The Celebration event on November 18th was all about honoring volunteers – with praise and Certificates, with “Golden Boots” and gifts from countries where CWS works. And there was plenty of fun and fellowship, too! Rev. Corey Nelson from the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest shared his gifts of music and storytelling and had the crowd clapping and singing. Rev. Mark Juliot of Alleluia! Lutheran, Naperville, shared his humor and creative spirit with his ’07 challenge to his church – which had him dressed up as a ‘cheerleader’ for the CROP Walk – and which had his church raising over $27,000 for the Walk!! And Pastor Mark had the Celebration group laughing as well!
Special awards were given to Walk leaders who have served for many years and “Walking Sticks” were presented to the Northern Lake County*, Barrington and Naperville Walk Teams in honor of their 25th Anniversary Walks in 2007. “Now, we hope to see all of you back for our next Celebration when CROP turns 75,” said Rev. McCullough at the conclusion of the event. “But, of course, every year is a ‘celebration’ in all of your communities when you work and walk together to provide help and hope for others in the world. Thank you!”
*Note: Northern Lake County CROP Hunger Walk actually started as the Waukegan Area CROP WALK in 1978. It is one of the oldest CROP Walks in the region!
Photos of Naperville Celebration
St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk sets new records for a first year walk!
On October 14, 2007, the First Annual St. Louis CROP Hunger Walk kicked off in Forest Park, one of St. Louis’ largest and most beautiful parks. Lelia Farr, the Walk Coordinator, gave the Welcome. Rabbi Mark Shook and Executive Presbyter Paul Reiter gave the Blessing. And then 600 plus walkers set out to fight hunger in Forest Park. It was a wonderful sight and a beautiful day!
The Church World Service 25 percent grant from the monies raised by the St. Louis Metro CROP Walk will benefit the local food bank, Operation Food Search.
St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk set the record for the most money raised on line for a first year walk and the most money raised over all for a first year walk in the 60 year history of CROP! St. Louis has a lot to be proud of and a high standard to maintain for the future. Rabbi Mark Shook was quoted as say, “this wasn’t a good event, this was a great event!” The St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger raised over $ 90.000!! Good job!
The Church World Service 25 percent grant from the monies raised by the St. Louis Metro CROP Walk will benefit the local food bank, Operation Food Search.
St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk set the record for the most money raised on line for a first year walk and the most money raised over all for a first year walk in the 60 year history of CROP! St. Louis has a lot to be proud of and a high standard to maintain for the future. Rabbi Mark Shook was quoted as say, “this wasn’t a good event, this was a great event!” The St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger raised over $ 90.000!! Good job!
Hunger Walkathon West (Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park) hits best year ever!!
Hunger Walkathon West "General" Sylvia Meninga
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The Hunger Walkathon West (Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park) CROP Team has become a powerful “army” in the fight against hunger! Beginning in 1984 when they raised $13,263, Hunger Walkathon West (Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park) has continued to flex their muscles and voice their opinions about world hunger with their steps toward a brighter tomorrow through CROP Hunger Walk. Having raised over $64,600 in ’07, their grand total as they approach their 25th Anniversary Year, reaches $800,202!! WOW!
The Team is planning to pepper Oak Park with yard signs and find other creative ways to get everyone to join in to celebrate this special year. “We plan to make this a year to remember in our CROP Hunger Walk history book,” says Sylvia Menninga as she and husband. Gy, chart the course for 2008.
CROP Resources
Do you want to plan a CROP Hunger Walk?
- For a CROP Hunger Walk introductory packet, contact the Regional office or call toll-free, 1-888-CWS-CROP for your closest regional office.
- Short Skits for CROP Walk Day (pdf file 62 Kb) -- Very short skits used as part of a pre-Walk program.
- Sample Press Release and Photo for local Walk resource.
- One Dozen Easy Steps You Can Use -- To Bring New Energy and Enthusiasm to Your CROP Hunger Walk
- Visit the CROP Hunger Walk Resources page for materials to organize and promote your CROP Hunger Walk.
- Download CWS buttons and banners for use on your website, blog or profile (ie MySpace).