Event Place	Recruitment Rally Date	Walk Date
MINNESOTA
Elk River		Sunday, April 27, 2008
Grand Rapids		Sunday, April 27, 2008
International Falls		Sunday, June 8, 2008 (tent.)
Montevideo/Chippewa Co.		Wednesday, June 11, 2008
New Ulm		Sunday, April 27, 2008
Princeton		Sunday, April 27, 2008
South Arrowhead Region
Twig/Meadowlands		Sunday, May 18, 2008
SOUTH DAKOTA
Sioux Falls
NORTH DAKOTA
Fargo ND/Moorhead MN		Postponed until Fall 2008
Hettinger		Postponed until Fall 2008
Tower City		Sunday, May 4, 2008
Valley City		Sunday, May 4, 2008
MINNESOTA – we are looking for volunteers to help us develop CROP Hunger Walks in these communities:
Albert Lea
Alexandria
Austin
Belle Plaine
Detroit Lakes
Kerkoven
St. Cloud	November 2008 organizing meeting for Spring 2009 event
Stillwater
Waubun/Mahomen
Wells
White Bear Lake
SOUTH DAKOTA – we are looking for volunteers to help us develop CROP Hunger Walks in these communities:
Black Hills Area
Brookings
Rapid City

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Spring 2007 Minn-Kota CROP Hunger Walks

Event	Income	Number of Walkers	Average per Walker	Amount Raised On-Line
Elk River, MN	$28,263.00	110	$256.94	$125.00
Fargo ND/Moorhead MN	$18,700.00	150	$124.17	$240.00
Grand Rapids, MN	$13,894.38	125	$111.16	$20.00
Montevideo/Chippewa Co., MN	$8,375.25	120	$69.79	$300.00
New Ulm, MN	$8,538.54	85	$100.45
Princeton, MN	$4,930.35	50	$98.61
Sioux Falls, SD	$7,250.26	100	$72.50
Tower City, ND	$3,018.64	50	$60.37	$290.00
Twig-Meadowland	$1,120.00	18	$62.22
Valley City, ND	$7,408.25	38	$194.95
Total (as of 05/08/08):	$101,498.67	846	$119.97	$975.00

Fall 2007 Minn-Kota CROP Hunger Walks – (as of 05/08/08)

Event	Income	Number of Walkers	Average per Walker	Amount Raised On-Line
Aberdeen, SD	$4,649.22	55	$84.53	$190.00
Anoka County, MN	$5,241.00	100	$52.41	$210.00
Baudette, MN	$520.00	9	$57.78
Birchdale, MN	$690.00	18	$38.33
Bismarck/Mandan, ND	$9,755.00	130	$75.04	$160.00
Brainerd, MN	$10,559.16	90	$117.32	$1,485.00
Cannon Falls, MN	$3,674.82	61	$60.24
Canton, SD	$4,805.14	102	$47.11
Castlewood, SD	$2,056.00	42	48.95
Central Fillmore County, MN	$1,519.00	14	$108.50
Crow River Area, MN (Buffalo Lake/Hutchinson Area)	$2,818.00	38	$74.16
Duluth, MN	$11,132.75	163	$68.30	$530.00
Faribault, MN	$6,233.75	33	$188.90	$225.00
Grand Forks Area, ND/MN	$8,426.87
Laurentian Area, MN (Aurora)	$3,374.65	31	$108.86	$55.00
Le Roy, MN	$3,032.27	38	$79.80
Litchville/Tri-County, ND	$3,032.00	27	$112.30
Mankato, MN	$6,533.57
Minneapolis Metro, MN	$15,476.03	100	$138.18	$3,051.00
Mora, MN	$7,035.10	68	$103.47	$80.00
New York Mills, MN	$6,535.30	105	$62.24
North Central Suburbs (Centennial/Circle Pines Area)	$11,975.00	156	$76.76
Northfield, MN	$36,229.30	200	$181.15	$330.00
NW Suburbs, MN (Plymouth, New Hope, Crystal Area)	$8,832.66	73	$121.00	$2,275.00
Pelican Rapids, MN	$3,487.01	46	$75.80
Pierre, SD	$4,096.00	100	$40.96	$1,360.00
Pipestone, MN	$5,666.00	220	$25.75	$40.00
Red Wing, MN	$11,414.61	151	$75.59
Rochester, MN	$22,574.55	187	$120.72	$375.00
Rock County, MN (Luverne Area)	$8,111.26	82	$98.90
St. Paul Area, MN	$34,064.00	200	$170.32	$2,485.00
Sargent County, ND	$1,055.00	24	$43.96
South of the River, MN (Dakota, Scott and Carver Counties)	$1,928.00	25	$77.12
South Washington County, MN (Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park Area)	$14,202.25	150	$94.68	$785.00
SW Suburbs, MN (Mtka, Hopkins, Excelsior Area)	$2,988.50	40	$74.71	$390.00
Steele County, MN (Owatonna Area)	$22,396.01	308	$72.71	$100.00
Williams, MN	$370.00	4	$92.50
Winona, MN	$12,929.74	240	$53.87	$55.00
Total (as of 05/08/08):	$319,439.52	3462	$92.27	$13,991.00

 

"Cream of the CROP" CROPWALKERS who raised $1,000+

1. Mr. Don Aarestad, Elk River, $3,491.00
2. Wendy Dennison, Rochester, $2,300.00
3. Dr. & Mrs. James and Sharon Buhr, Valley City, $2,206.00
4. Mr & Mrs. Mike and Betty Chapman, Northfield, $1,875.00
5. Rev. & Mrs. Dallas and Phyllis Young, Brainerd, $1,750.50
6. Ms. Chana Weaver, NW Suburbs, $1,405.00
7. Mr. & Mrs. Troy and Jean Mork, Mora, $1,330.00
8. Rev. Ellen Arthur, Valley City, $1,271.25
9. Mr. Paul Steklenski, Duluth, $1,205.00
10. Mr. & Mrs. Dennis and Carol Brandon, Grand Rapids, $1,119.00
11. Mr. & Mrs. Jim and Lorna Rudolph, Elk River, $1,100.00
12. Ludewig Family, Northfield, $1,100.00
13. Deacon Fred St. Jean, Elk River, $1,080.00
14. Rev. & Mrs. Gordon and Norma Berntson, Fargo/Moorhead, $1,030.00
15. Ms. Pat Schuster, Princeton, $1,000.00

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For a number of years, Incarnation Lutheran Church, has participated in a Centennial/Shoreview (Minnesota) area CROP Hunger Walk, an event where neighbors walk together to take a stand against hunger in the world. This year Incarnation joined forces with Our Savior's Lutheran, St. Mark's Lutheran, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Gethsemane Methodist and Peace Methodist. These faith communities together raised awareness and funds of over $11,000 to fight local hunger as well as for international relief and development. What was different for Incarnation this year was that a Level 3 confirmation group of six boys decided to participate in this event as one of their two required group service projects. The boys, like every other CROP Hunger Walk participant, were encouraged to each raise $50. They decided to go door-to-door in their neighborhoods and they raised $550.

"The boys and I decided to do the CROP Hunger Walk for a number of reasons," said confirmation guide, Darrell Andersen. "We decided it would be a good experience for the boys to get out in their community and have to communicate to their friends and neighbors about why they were trying to raise money. In the past, the boys have gathered food from their community for local food shelves, but not money. People will often part with food in their pantry more easily then with cash from their wallet, so it takes a different approach and message to help raise pledges.

"With the CROP Hunger Walk being held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, I was very happy that other boys and girls from the Centennial Middle School were there to participate. The boys do not always realize that the peers they see in the halls everyday at school are also on a faith journey and relationship with the church and Jesus Christ. Seeing their peers investing their time in the CROP Hunger Walk will help them feel even more comfortable with the conversations and relationships that will mature during their teenage years."

The boys said they had a lot of fun. One of them said, "I wish it would have been longer" . . . referring to the length of the 2.2 mile walk which was conquered quickly.

Garret Ahn, who did a fair amount of fund raising by going door-to-door said, "It was a fun thing to do which would help a lot of people." When asked why he enjoyed the walk, he said, "We walked in the same way that others (the beneficiaries) do."

Brian Christensen reflected, "We thought, poverty is a big thing in our world and we wanted to make an impact - one small confirmation group can make a difference. I enjoyed it because I was there with friends and others who also care about poverty."

CJ Andersen echoed his father's thoughts. "We wanted to help people who are hungry and poor. (The walk) made me feel like I was helping people. I felt good knowing that people will get the money raised."

The CROP Hunger Walk is typically held on the second Sunday of October each year. To learn more, go to www.cropwalk.org.

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Resources for Organizational/Congregational Recruiters

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Answers to Questions About Church World Service/CROP
The Bible as the Ultimate Immigration Handbook
Clip Art
CROP Honor Roll Certificate Program
CROP Walk Recruiter's Guide
Feet Talk
Flight Plans - a crisis simulation exercise
Health in the Village
Helpful Hints for Recruiters!
Kid's Bulletin
Landmine Simulation for Congregations
Online Registration and Recruitment for Your CROP Walk
Oral Rehydration Therapy
Refugees FAQ
René the Refugee
Rice Bags for CROP Walks
Sample Bulletin Announcements
Skits for CROP Walk
Step by Step Online Registration
"Visit the Church World Service Website"
We Can Do That, Too!
"What Do You Know About Hunger?" - Hunger Education Handbook
Why Join a CROP Walk?

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Resources for the CROP Organizing Committee

Answers to Questions About Church World Service/CROP
Clip Art
CROP Walk Evaluation Form (PDF) or Submit online
CROP Walk Materials Guide
CROP Walk Organizing Guide
CROP Walk Recruiter Survey
CROP Walk Team Information (PDF) or Submit online
CROP Walk T-Shirt Ordering Information
Online Registration and Recruitment for Your CROP Walk
"Open House" Orientation/Rally for CROP Walk Recruiters
Recruitment...The #1 Key to Your Walk's Success!
Refugee Resources for Your CROP Walk
Refugee Walk
Sample Bulletin Announcements
Sponsor Record Sign Out Sheet
Step by Step Online Registration
Suggested CROP Walk Outline and Timeline
Talking Our Walk...Educational Ideas for CROP Walks
"Visit the Church World Service Website"
Walk Day Educational Activity: CWS Calendar Quiz Route Signs
We Can Do That, Too!
"What Do You Know About Hunger?" - Hunger Education Handbook
Why Join a CROP Walk?

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CWS was organized in 1946; the original CROP program in 1947. The Minn-Kota regional program, serving Minnesota and the Dakotas, began in 1948. Midwest farmers were the heart and soul of our relief efforts to Europe and Asia after W.W.II, providing grains and commodities to CWS via Friendship Trains and ships, all across the heartland.

The first CROP Walk was held right here in the Minn-Kota Region, in Bismarck, North Dakota on Sunday, October 26th, 1969. Organized by Luther League youth who had gathered for a conference, 600 walkers took their concern for hunger on a 25 mile hike and raised $25,000 to help alleviate hunger at home and around the world.

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Bread for the World is our regional partner helping CROP Hunger Walks and communities with education and advocacy around world hunger issues.

BFW Upper Midwest Regional Office
122 W. Franklin Ave. Suite 610, Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-871-9084 Fax: (612) 871-9127
Web site: http://www.bread.org

Tammy Walhof, Senior Regional Organizer
E-mail address:
612-230-3265

Mike Batell, Field Organizer
E-mail address:
612-230-3266

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Minnesota FoodShare is an interfaith program of GMCC and is our partner working to end hunger in MN and linking the many food shelves that help feed the hungry in our neighborhoods. Over 50 of the food shelves that receive CROP Hunger Walk funds in Minnesota and eastern North Dakota participate in MN FoodShare's programs.
Web site: http://www.gmcc.org/foodshare

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Global Impact (formerly International Service Agencies)
Website: http://www.charity.org

Global Impact is a coalition of the nation’s leading international relief and development organizations. Its mission is to help people overseas and in the U.S. who suffer from hunger, poverty and disease or from the ravages of war, oppression and natural disasters by raising awareness and funds in the workplace.

CWS is a member agency of Global Impact. Federal employees participating in the Combined Federal Campaign may contribute to CWS by using our Global Impact member number: 10729. Our staff works with Global Impact to schedule CFC campaign visits to your workplace.

Ms. Tracy Maki
Regional Vice President
GLOBAL IMPACT
Assuring Help for People in Need
PO Box 214
Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 651-439-3591 (direct)
Fax: 703-717-5215 (fax)
E-mail:
www.charity.org

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Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC)
Website: http://www.mnchurches.org
612-870-3600, Fax: 612-870-3622

Refugee Services
122 W. Franklin Ave. #100
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-874-8605, Fax: 612-870-3622
E-mail:

Rachele Cadwallader King, Director
612-230-3216
E-mail:

Refugee Services became a program of the Minnesota Council of Churches in 1984, and is a part of the network for two national resettlement agencies, Church World Service and Episcopal Migration Ministries. Refugee Services is supported through contracts and grants from local, state and federal funders. The program provides a range of services to refugees and asylees in Minnesota.

(*The MN Council of Churches' Refugee Services is also a partner of the Minneapolis Metro CROP Hunger Walk. )

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Saint Paul Area Council of Churches (SPACC)
Web site: http://www.spacc.org 

SPACC is the co-sponsor of the St. Paul Area CROPWALK

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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.
  
• Resources for CROP Recruiters and Leadership
  
• Visit the CROP Hunger Walk Resources page for materials to organize and promote your CROP Hunger Walk.

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