The new route for the 2010 walk on September 26 begins and ends at Second Presbyterian Church and includes 6 educational stations and one water stop.
The stations are at 1st Church of Christ Scientist, Park United Methodist, Woodland Christian, Newman Center, Singletary Center, and Calvary Baptist.
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 3:00 pm for 'Ending Hunger One Step at a Time'
Click to identify the pins.
View 2010 CROP Walk Map in a larger map
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Preparation for the 2010 Walk begins
The annual Greater Lexington CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Hunger Walk will be SUNDAY, SEPT. 26th. We will gather at 3:00 PM at Second Presbyterian Church with a 'new' 3 mile Walk route beginning at 3:20. We have an unique 'send-off' planned :) Everyone will definitely hear THE call to begin
'Ending Hunger One Step at a Time'
... the theme for this year's Walk.
Just a few examples of how the steps we take in the CROP Hunger Walk lead to real, lasting change: 25% of the funds we collect are given to GOD'S PANTRY. The 2009 grant of $4,131 will help support their many food banks in central and eastern Ky.
The CROP Hunger Walk is a fundraiser for Church World Service. At least 50 local congregations are members of CWS so we have the potential to significantly expand this mission to further impact the lives of those in need locally and around the world. This year we would love to have more community service groups, school organizations, business associations to join us.
This past year the gifts we donated to CWS assisted with providing immediate emergency needs after the severe flooding in the Southeast and after the devastating earthquake in Indonesia. They were among the very first responders to care for our sisters and brothers when Katrina ravaged the Gulf a few years ago. Visit www.churchworldservice.org for more info about their ministries.
Anyone interested to participate as a recruiter for their church or organization, please notify me per e-mail. The Recruiter's Rally where everyone will receive all needed materials and share tips for inspiring Walkers and Donors will be THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 7:00-8:30 PM at Second Presbyterian Church, E. Main St., Lexington.
My committee and I are working diligently to make this year's Walk the BEST YET! With all of us putting our faith in action, we can make it happen! We do make a difference in the lives of so many people!
See you Aug. 12th at your Recruiter's Rally.
Blessings, Peace and Joy,
Judy Ellis, coordinator Greater Lex. CROP Hunger Walk
jke659@gmail.com
'Ending Hunger One Step at a Time'
... the theme for this year's Walk.
Just a few examples of how the steps we take in the CROP Hunger Walk lead to real, lasting change: 25% of the funds we collect are given to GOD'S PANTRY. The 2009 grant of $4,131 will help support their many food banks in central and eastern Ky.The CROP Hunger Walk is a fundraiser for Church World Service. At least 50 local congregations are members of CWS so we have the potential to significantly expand this mission to further impact the lives of those in need locally and around the world. This year we would love to have more community service groups, school organizations, business associations to join us.
This past year the gifts we donated to CWS assisted with providing immediate emergency needs after the severe flooding in the Southeast and after the devastating earthquake in Indonesia. They were among the very first responders to care for our sisters and brothers when Katrina ravaged the Gulf a few years ago. Visit www.churchworldservice.org for more info about their ministries.Anyone interested to participate as a recruiter for their church or organization, please notify me per e-mail. The Recruiter's Rally where everyone will receive all needed materials and share tips for inspiring Walkers and Donors will be THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 7:00-8:30 PM at Second Presbyterian Church, E. Main St., Lexington.
My committee and I are working diligently to make this year's Walk the BEST YET! With all of us putting our faith in action, we can make it happen! We do make a difference in the lives of so many people!
See you Aug. 12th at your Recruiter's Rally.
Blessings, Peace and Joy,
Judy Ellis, coordinator Greater Lex. CROP Hunger Walk
jke659@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Final 2009 Report
The Greater Lexington CROP Hunger Walk was nearly 4 months ago but eternally optimistic me decided to wait a 'little longer' to enter the final 2009 BLOG with hopes that more donations would be forthcoming and they did! Once again, my team and I are grateful to all the loyal, diligent, motivated recruiters for their successful efforts and outcomes for our 2009 Walk.We are a little disappointed that our $25,000 goal was not attained but we will once again aim for that goal this year. Many other KY-IN Walks also attribute their lower than usual donations to the recession. Seven churches raised approx. 70% of our total contributions -- $16,519. (Last year, $19,022.)
Nearly 375 walkers representing 24 churches, student groups and 'walk-ons' appreciated the warm, sunny afternoon to walk together to take a stand against local and global hunger.Our 'new' friends this past year were Woodland Christian Church, Lex., Midway Presbyterian Church and an EKU student group. Special recognition to 1st Christian Church, Winchester for increasing their total contributions this year by nearly 230% ! from 2008, Meadowthorpe Presbyterian, Lex. - 106% increase and Chapel Hill Presbyterian, Lex. - 104%. THANK YOU!
Abundant Thanks to my dedicated team, Alice, Suzi, Beth and Ron and all volunteers! Cheers to our creative youth and adults from Crestwood Christian, Unitarian Universalist, Central Christian, 1st Presbyterian and 2nd Presbyterian churches for their interesting educational stations that focused on local/global hunger, poverty, clean water and environmental concerns. My Thanks to our photographers Sonny and Dwight and to Dwight, our BLOG moderator. It is my joy and honor to work with all of you :)
She will help guide us with developing and implementing 'new' ways to further promote participation in our CROP Hunger Walk. PLEASE consider attending and sharing your ideas. We NEED your help! In the 'works' now is a new route for this year; 'south to UK area' and hopefully more youth stations :)As faithful servants, may we all continue to support the mission and ministry of CWS (Church World Service) and God's Pantry thru out the year. We are well aware that the needs of our sisters and brothers have drastically increased the past year and especially now with the horrific earthquake in Haiti !!
Looking forward to working with all of you this coming year beginning with the April organizational meeting :) Keep in touch.
Blessings, Joy, Peace and Love,
Judy Ellis
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Off to a great beginning for Sunday's Walk
Only a few days to go until the Greater Lex. CROP Hunger Walk ... Sunday, Sept. 27th, 3 pm at 2nd Presbyterian Church.
I know my team and many recruiters representing 27 churches are involved with educational programs to increase awareness regarding hunger and poverty issues, presenting Moment for Mission during worship services, writing articles for newsletters, recruiting walkers to raise funds, etc.
To date, a week before the Walk, we have received $1,170 on line. We are off to a great beginning! Our goal this year is $25,000 with at least 400 people walking together to take a stand against hunger in our communities here and around the world.
I encourage everyone to visit our on-line site at http://www.cropwalkonline.org/. The Greater Lex. site is set-up and is very easy to navigate. It is fun to set up your own team and e-mail your long distance family and friends to support your efforts with this mission.
Looking forward to seeing many new faces the 27th rain or shine! Remember that we DO make a difference in the lives of those in need!
Blessings.....Judy Ellis
I know my team and many recruiters representing 27 churches are involved with educational programs to increase awareness regarding hunger and poverty issues, presenting Moment for Mission during worship services, writing articles for newsletters, recruiting walkers to raise funds, etc.To date, a week before the Walk, we have received $1,170 on line. We are off to a great beginning! Our goal this year is $25,000 with at least 400 people walking together to take a stand against hunger in our communities here and around the world.
I encourage everyone to visit our on-line site at http://www.cropwalkonline.org/. The Greater Lex. site is set-up and is very easy to navigate. It is fun to set up your own team and e-mail your long distance family and friends to support your efforts with this mission.
Looking forward to seeing many new faces the 27th rain or shine! Remember that we DO make a difference in the lives of those in need!
Blessings.....Judy Ellis
Friday, August 28, 2009
Plans made for the 2009 Walk on Sept. 27
The 2009 Greater Lexington CROP Hunger Walk officially began our mission in August with the annual Recruiter's Rally.
Already, 27 area churches and God's Pantry have joined together to implement our most successful Walk yet. We are determined to exceed last year's goals!
Our faith in action is challenged during this worldwide economic crises which calls us to a new level of committment. For it is possible to truly have enough for all if we reach out and share the burden of those in need. Hunger and poverty ARE moral issues. For us, material abundance and safety come with responsibility toward those who have little or nothing.
Therefore our goal this year is 425+ Walkers raising $25,000 :) God's Pantry receives 25% of which they can distribute $10 worth food for every 1 dollar donation. Church World Service receives 75% for global hunger needs and other international relief programs.
Registration, NO fee, begins 3 pm SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 at Second Presbyterian Church, E. Main St. in Lexington. The interfaith, experiential 2.4 mile Walk downtown begins 3:20 pm. EVERYONE is welcomed! CROP Hunger Walk tee shirts will be available for sale -- 15$.
Donations are being accepted on line now at: http://www.cropwalkonline.org/.
Please review http://www.churchworldservice.org/ for more info about the CROP Hunger Walks
....and we can certainly do more together than we can alone in this fight against hunger and poverty! See you the 27th!
Blessings,
Judy Ellis, coordinator.
JKE659@webtv.net
Already, 27 area churches and God's Pantry have joined together to implement our most successful Walk yet. We are determined to exceed last year's goals!Our faith in action is challenged during this worldwide economic crises which calls us to a new level of committment. For it is possible to truly have enough for all if we reach out and share the burden of those in need. Hunger and poverty ARE moral issues. For us, material abundance and safety come with responsibility toward those who have little or nothing.
Therefore our goal this year is 425+ Walkers raising $25,000 :) God's Pantry receives 25% of which they can distribute $10 worth food for every 1 dollar donation. Church World Service receives 75% for global hunger needs and other international relief programs.
Registration, NO fee, begins 3 pm SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 at Second Presbyterian Church, E. Main St. in Lexington. The interfaith, experiential 2.4 mile Walk downtown begins 3:20 pm. EVERYONE is welcomed! CROP Hunger Walk tee shirts will be available for sale -- 15$.
Donations are being accepted on line now at: http://www.cropwalkonline.org/.
Please review http://www.churchworldservice.org/ for more info about the CROP Hunger Walks
....and we can certainly do more together than we can alone in this fight against hunger and poverty! See you the 27th!
Blessings,
Judy Ellis, coordinator.
JKE659@webtv.net
Monday, December 1, 2008
2008 Hunger Walk Report
Dear Friends,
As I reflect on my many blessings this Thanksgiving, once again,
I Give Thanks to each one of you that participated in another successful CROP Hunger Walk.
We estimate about 260 people - and a few 'walkers at large' - representing 25 diverse congregations in the Greater Lexington area walked together Sept. 28, 2008, to take a stand against hunger and poverty in our communities and the world. As of Dec. 1, we have raised $18,196 :) .... last year, $17,545.
We were delighted to witness more local pastors Walking with their members, 4 'new' churches that joined this year -Versailles Presbyterian, Crestwood Christian, Meadowthorpe Presbyterian and Lexington Friends Meeting, a significant increase in friends and families donating on-line (this option still available :), and another warm, sunny day to promote our mission!
Abundant THANKS to my dedicated team, Alice, Suzi, Beth, Ron and Bobbie and to each one of the Recruiters for your willingness to invest time and energy to promote the Walk.
Special recognition to the Youth and their leaders :) from Chapel Hill Pres., Unitarian Universalist and Beaumont Pres. for their creative, educational 'station' presentations! Personal Thanks to Dwight, our BLOG moderator, Sonny, our talented photographer, and ALL the volunteers that assisted Walk Day. It is my honor to 'work' with all of you!
Mark your calendar's now :) I will be in touch with all of you mid July. Recruiter's Rally will be held early Aug. My team and I do appreciate any suggestions as to how we can increase participation, encourage other churches and groups to join, etc. Please share your thoughts and ideas via sending me an e-mail ... and list any church or group that you may be able to recruit before next summer. I will f/u w/call.
As faithful servants, may we all continue supporting the misson of God's Pantry and ministry of Church World Service. Many opportunities are listed on their web sites.
Gratitude, Joy and Blessings to each one of you.
Judy E.
As I reflect on my many blessings this Thanksgiving, once again,
I Give Thanks to each one of you that participated in another successful CROP Hunger Walk.
We estimate about 260 people - and a few 'walkers at large' - representing 25 diverse congregations in the Greater Lexington area walked together Sept. 28, 2008, to take a stand against hunger and poverty in our communities and the world. As of Dec. 1, we have raised $18,196 :) .... last year, $17,545.
We were delighted to witness more local pastors Walking with their members, 4 'new' churches that joined this year -Versailles Presbyterian, Crestwood Christian, Meadowthorpe Presbyterian and Lexington Friends Meeting, a significant increase in friends and families donating on-line (this option still available :), and another warm, sunny day to promote our mission!
Abundant THANKS to my dedicated team, Alice, Suzi, Beth, Ron and Bobbie and to each one of the Recruiters for your willingness to invest time and energy to promote the Walk.
Special recognition to the Youth and their leaders :) from Chapel Hill Pres., Unitarian Universalist and Beaumont Pres. for their creative, educational 'station' presentations! Personal Thanks to Dwight, our BLOG moderator, Sonny, our talented photographer, and ALL the volunteers that assisted Walk Day. It is my honor to 'work' with all of you!The 2009 Walk will be Sunday, Sept. 27.
Mark your calendar's now :) I will be in touch with all of you mid July. Recruiter's Rally will be held early Aug. My team and I do appreciate any suggestions as to how we can increase participation, encourage other churches and groups to join, etc. Please share your thoughts and ideas via sending me an e-mail ... and list any church or group that you may be able to recruit before next summer. I will f/u w/call.As faithful servants, may we all continue supporting the misson of God's Pantry and ministry of Church World Service. Many opportunities are listed on their web sites.
Gratitude, Joy and Blessings to each one of you.
Judy E.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Come Walk With Us
Just 2 weeks until the Greater Lexington CROP Hunger Walk! Sunday, Sept 28th, 3 PM at Second Presbyterian Church, East Main at Ransom.
We will gather in the parking area directly behind the church. Parking is available at Goodwin Sq. Center off Ransom. We are the only Central Kentucky experiential CROP Hunger Walk.
Due to the current abysmal economic situation, I am confident that most people are aware of the increasing hunger needs of our fellow human beings, locally and globally. Therefore, my team and I have been working diligently with promoting this mission, increasing participation, educating our communities, and encouraging those of us that have never been truly hungry or lived in poverty, to reach a little deeper in our pockets to support our local God's Pantry and Church World Service.
One can also Walk On-Line: very easy access, 3 step directions, and secure at http://www.cropwalkonline.org/
Everyone is invited to Walk. You may 'just show up' at 3 PM on 9-28 and register at that time. To save plastic, please bring your own water 'bottle' ---- water will be available at the midway point of the 2.4 mile downtown Walk (see the map below). A few extra CROP HUNGER signs will be available for those 'last minute' walkers.
We are optimistic that our 20th Walk will be the most productive yet! The ONE organization will be represented on 9-28 and CROP Hunger Walk T-shirts will be available to purchase for 15 dollars.
Walking together with all of you :)
Gratitude and Blessings,
Your CROP Walk Team
Alice, Suzi, Beth and Judy Ellis
CROP Walk Route - Click on map pins for notes
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