Help Fight Hunger Around the World, Around the Block
Sign Up for Norman’s Oct. 19 CROP Walk
“Ending Hunger One Step at a Time” is the theme of the 2014 Cleveland County CROP Walk, an event which raises money and awareness to fight hunger and poverty around the world and in our own community.
This year’s CROP Walk will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19, starting with 1:30 p.m. registration at Food and Shelter Inc., 104 W. Comanche. Memorial Presbyterian Church members will have an opportunity to sign up for the walk and receive sponsor envelopes beginning this Sunday and each week preceding the event.
CROP Walk is a program of Church World Service, a cooperative ministry of 36 denominations providing sustainable self-help and development, disaster relief and refugee assistance in more than 80 countries.
Twenty-five percent of funds raised locally stay here in Norman to benefit Food and Shelter Inc., a non-profit agency that provides free meals and temporary family housing to those in need.
Last year’s local walk raised nearly $18,000, and organizers have set a goal of raising $20,000 for 2014. Each walker who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a free T-shirt on the day of the walk.
By participating in CROP Walk, we are walking in solidarity with those who must walk miles every day for such basic necessities as food, water or medical care.
We urge every member of Memorial to support CROP Walk through their prayers and participation—whether as a walker or as a sponsor.
For more information, contact Joan Cole or visit the local walk website at www.clevelandcountycropwalk.org.