Church World Service Launches Eighth Annual 100 Mile Hunger Walk Campaign

News & Updates | Posted Monday, October 7, 2019

For Immediate Release: October 4, 2019 Contact: media@cwsglobal.org Church World Service Launches Eighth Annual 100 Mile Hunger Walk Campaign NEW YORK— Church World Service today announced that this weekend will mark the launch of the organization’s eighth annual 100 Mile Hunger Walk campaign—an initiative that both raises awareness and funds to fight hunger around the world and celebrates the power …

Walking for clean water

News & Updates | Posted Monday, July 2, 2018

It had rained all morning, so we were delighted that the rain stopped in time for the Agawam/West Springfield, MA CROP Hunger Walk this spring. It was in the upper 40s, but we stayed fairly warm during the three-mile walk along puddle-filled sidewalks. Our three-year-old enjoyed being pushed in the stroller over the water puddles and looking at the cars …

CWS Executive Vice President Maurice A. Bloem Launches Sixth Annual 100 Mile Hunger Walk Campaign

News & Updates | Posted Monday, November 27, 2017

NEW YORK— Church World Service — a global humanitarian organization which was formed in its response to the aftermath of World War II — announces that its Executive Vice President Maurice A. Bloem will today kick off the sixth 100 Mile Hunger Walk campaign, an annual initiative that raises awareness and funds to fight hunger around the world. Moved by …

Walking one Step Further

News & Updates | Posted Tuesday, October 3, 2017

On Sunday, our town of Elkhart, Indiana joined communities across the United States that gather together to “end hunger one step at a time” through a CROP Hunger Walk. Our Walk began at Island Park, and wound through downtown and the local neighborhood. Like we do every year, a staff team from the Elkhart office of Church World Service participated …

When a rainy Walk day is a happy Walk day

News & Updates | Posted Friday, October 28, 2016

On a windy and stormy day in October, good people of every gender, age and race once again called attention to the plight of others on our earth. These were our CROP Hunger Walkers, who took their faith and love outside the sanctuary. As rain bounced off the sanctuary roof, contributing a quiet background rhythm to the pastor’s message, walkers …

CWS Executive Vice President’s 100 Mile Hunger Walk Campaign Launches Beta App to Help Hunger Relief Efforts

News & Updates | Posted Tuesday, October 25, 2016

CWS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S 100 MILE HUNGER WALK CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES BETA APP TO HELP HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS Learn more and download the app today: http://100mile.org/download-the-app/ Campaign to fight hunger continues through the end of the year NEW YORK—Global humanitarian organization CWS today announced that its executive vice president Maurice A. Bloem’s 100 Mile Hunger Walk campaign has launched an innovative beta …

In Collaboration With World Deeds, CWS Executive Vice President’s 100 Mile Hunger Walk Campaign Debuts Four T-Shirt Designs Benefiting Its Hunger Relief Efforts

News & Updates | Posted Friday, October 14, 2016

$8 from every t-shirt purchased to be directed toward the 100 Mile Hunger Walk campaign to fight hunger Check out the new merchandise and buy your t-shirt today: worlddeeds.com/collections/hunger NEW YORK—Church World Service (CWS)—a global humanitarian organization and one of nine U.S. resettlement agencies—today announced that together with the socially and ethically conscious clothing brand World Deeds, its Executive Vice …

CWS Executive Vice President Maurice Bloem Launches Fifth Annual 100 Mile Hunger Walk Campaign

News & Updates | Posted Thursday, September 29, 2016

NEW YORK— Church World Service — a global humanitarian organization and one of nine U.S. resettlement agencies — today announced that its executive vice president Maurice Bloem has kicked off the fifth 100 Mile Hunger Walk campaign, an annual initiative that raises awareness and funds to fight hunger around the world. A staggering 795 million people worldwide lack enough food …

Walking to end hunger in Kenya

News & Updates | Posted Friday, September 18, 2015

Last week, a team of young adults in Kenya held their own CROP Hunger Walk to coincide with the 100 Mile Hunger Walk! I organized the 20-kilometer Walk and used word of mouth, text messages, phone calls and the mobile app WhatsApp to spread the word and gather a group to Walk together. A lively group conversation emerged where members …

These shoes were made for walking

News & Updates | Posted Friday, August 21, 2015

In Middletown, New York, one of our CROP Hunger Walk participants has developed a unique yet practical approach to communicating his participation in the Walk. He purchased a pair of neon orange running shoes dedicated specifically for fund raising for the Walk. Ten months out of the year these shoes reside in their box in his closet. Each September, one …