Schenectady Crop Walk for
the Hungry.
Walk to fight Hunger and Assist those in need in the USA and the World.
This is a Yearly National Event, sponsored by all US denominations (churches).
Sunday May 6th, 2018.
Registration 12:30- 1:25
Starts/Ends; Emmanuel Friedens Church, 218 Nott Terrace, Sch’dy.
This is a Yearly National Event, sponsored by all US denominations (churches).
Sunday May 6th, 2018.
Registration 12:30- 1:25
Starts/Ends; Emmanuel Friedens Church, 218 Nott Terrace, Sch’dy.
Ÿ Walk begins at 1:30 (5Km, optional mile
available, runners welcome - not a race)
Dear friends,
I would like to invite you to take part in this event, and if possible, to sponsor me by making a pledge and/or donation.
Every year US churches; from all denominations, sponsor Crop walks, where people of all ages in the USA walk to raise funds and awareness in fighting poverty- here in the US and overseas. I have participated in this event since the late 1980s.
This year, in order to raise additional funds- because of great human suffering. Political instability in Libya and wars in Syria and Yemen, have sparked a European refugee crisis. So, to help me in this effort, I will be raffling a colorful acrylic painting. With your help/generosity, I hope to raise $2,000. You can see this painting in the two images below.
I urge you to participate and help in any way you can, as always the need is enormous. In fact, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) tells us that the worldwide refugee crisis is at 65 million refugees (mostly because of wars/persecutions).
I would like to invite you to take part in this event, and if possible, to sponsor me by making a pledge and/or donation.
Every year US churches; from all denominations, sponsor Crop walks, where people of all ages in the USA walk to raise funds and awareness in fighting poverty- here in the US and overseas. I have participated in this event since the late 1980s.
This year, in order to raise additional funds- because of great human suffering. Political instability in Libya and wars in Syria and Yemen, have sparked a European refugee crisis. So, to help me in this effort, I will be raffling a colorful acrylic painting. With your help/generosity, I hope to raise $2,000. You can see this painting in the two images below.
I urge you to participate and help in any way you can, as always the need is enormous. In fact, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) tells us that the worldwide refugee crisis is at 65 million refugees (mostly because of wars/persecutions).
YOU COULD WIN the 3’x4’ COLORFUL ACRYLIC PAINTING on canvas (shown here). It was created by me.
You can have a chance to win it
when you make $5 min. - pledge and/or a donation-
I’ll give you one (1) RAFFLE TICKET.
You can have a chance to win it
when you make $5 min. - pledge and/or a donation-
I’ll give you one (1) RAFFLE TICKET.
The RAFFLE will be held when $1,500 - $2,000 donation/pledges will be reached- hopefully by Father’s Day- Sun, June 17, 2018.
Proceeds, from the raffle sales, will go to the
Schenectady Crop Walk for the HUNGRY- from now until May 6-
and to CRS, Catholic Relief Services- from May 7th to June 17-
Proceeds will assist the people of North Africa; in Yemen, Somalia, Nigeria, South Sudan, and also Syria.
Schenectady Crop Walk for the HUNGRY- from now until May 6-
and to CRS, Catholic Relief Services- from May 7th to June 17-
Proceeds will assist the people of North Africa; in Yemen, Somalia, Nigeria, South Sudan, and also Syria.
If interested in helping in this event and/or to make a pledge see below for more information/details.
Below: FLIGHTS IN THE CITY, 3' x 4" acrylic painting. By Ottavio lo Piccolo (c) 1983.
Below: FLIGHTS IN THE CITY, 3' x 4" acrylic painting. By Ottavio lo Piccolo (c) 1983.
Below: Me, Ottavio Lo Piccolo, next to: FLIGHTS IN THE CITY.
Poverty statistics in the United States, and the
World in 2016
There are 41 million people living in poverty, in the USA. 3 MILLION are children, in 2015, 5.5 million seniors struggled to afford enough to eat, 59% of food-insecure households got SNAP benefits (aka as food stamps) and the WIC program (Supplemental Nutrition Program) & the Nat. School Lunch Program (Source: http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/impact-of-hunger/hunger-and-poverty/hunger-and-poverty-fact-sheet.html?gclid=CO2O9Oy-79ICFQmBswodoiQBlQ)
The total of worldwide refugees, at the end of 2015, reached 65.3 million -- or one out of every 113 people on Earth, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The number represents a 5.8 million increase from the previous year.
Nearly 800 million people in the world suffer from malnutrition (lack of food). 10 years ago the total was almost 1 billion. This is a drop of 200 million in the number of chronologically hungry people, which should encourage anyone committed to ending global hunger.
(Source: Catholic Relief Services http://www.crs.org/get-involved/learn/hunger?)
There are 41 million people living in poverty, in the USA. 3 MILLION are children, in 2015, 5.5 million seniors struggled to afford enough to eat, 59% of food-insecure households got SNAP benefits (aka as food stamps) and the WIC program (Supplemental Nutrition Program) & the Nat. School Lunch Program (Source: http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/impact-of-hunger/hunger-and-poverty/hunger-and-poverty-fact-sheet.html?gclid=CO2O9Oy-79ICFQmBswodoiQBlQ)
The total of worldwide refugees, at the end of 2015, reached 65.3 million -- or one out of every 113 people on Earth, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The number represents a 5.8 million increase from the previous year.
Nearly 800 million people in the world suffer from malnutrition (lack of food). 10 years ago the total was almost 1 billion. This is a drop of 200 million in the number of chronologically hungry people, which should encourage anyone committed to ending global hunger.
(Source: Catholic Relief Services http://www.crs.org/get-involved/learn/hunger?)
Ÿ According to the Washington Post: "Wars in 4 countries brings famine to 20 million. War in countries of North Africa; in South Sudan, Yemen, Nigeria and Somalia) are on the verge of famine,
which threatens 20 million people- more than anytime since WWII."
The Schenectady Daily Gazette also reported: “The physical destruction (in the countries of Sudan and Yemen) has been the work of the Saudi-led
coalition- advised and supplied by the United States, Britain and others…”
The Schenectady Daily Gazette also reported: “The physical destruction (in the countries of Sudan and Yemen) has been the work of the Saudi-led
coalition- advised and supplied by the United States, Britain and others…”
(Source: The Schenectady Daily Gazette. Written by The Washington Post, by Max
Bearak and Laris Karklis, Wed April 12, 2017.
You can read the full report at: www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/world/2017-famines/
To learn more about the war in Yemen, visit:
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1152318122222144980#editor/target=post;post
You can read the full report at: www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/world/2017-famines/
To learn more about the war in Yemen, visit:
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1152318122222144980#editor/target=post;post
CAN WE END POVERTY with CROP WALKS? Probably not,
however, for Christians (and all other believers, e.g. Muslims, Jews, and non-believers who believe in the dignity & justice for all living things), our duty is to help those in need- which is exactly what
Jesus commanded us to do- to be merciful. In fact, He repeated his plea in
1933, to Saint Faustina Kolwaska;
“I
demand from you deeds of mercy, which are to arise out of love for Me. You are
to show mercy to your neighbors always and everywhere. You must not shrink from
this, or try to absolve yourself from it.”
(p.
742 Divine Mercy Message)
To
Make a Pledge/Donation, and/or to get raffle tickets;
- Please fill out the Crop Forms - that I will have at my parish Saint Anthony’s Church and also St. John’s the Evangelist (both in Schenectady, NY), and also at my work locations: the teacher's lounges, at the schools that I work this year. Schalmont HS, Middleburgh Elem/HS, and Sharon Springs.
- For every $5 you pledge/donate- if you like this painting- I’ll give you a one (1) raffle ticket for a chance to win the acrylic painting, shown here.
- If you're donating by check, please can make it payable to CWS/Crop
You can
also make a donation online:
Ÿ
THANK YOU and GBY! For your compassion for the needy.
THANK YOU and GBY! For your compassion for the needy.
ŸThe local Crop Walk
organizer is Rev Phil Grigsby
tel. 374-2683 ex 111
tel. 374-2683 ex 111
For additional info; 888-CSW-CROP www.cropwalk.org
PS
The war in Syria is also causing a lot of suffering, here below pope Francis spoke about it this past Sunday-
the feast day of Mercy.
PS
The war in Syria is also causing a lot of suffering, here below pope Francis spoke about it this past Sunday-
the feast day of Mercy.
Pope: 'Nothing justifies' chemical weapons in Syria
The pope referred to news of dozens killed, including many children and women, in a suspected poison gas attack on a rebel-held town near the Syrian capital. He offered prayers for the dead and the families that are suffering.
"There is not a good or a bad war, and nothing can justify such instruments that exterminate defenseless people and populations," the pope said. "Let's pray that the responsible politicians and military leaders choose another path: that of negotiations, the only one that can bring peace."
A view of St. Peter's Square at the Vatican as Pope Francis celebrates a Mass on the Sunday of Divine Mercy, Sunday, April 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
The pontiff urged the faithful to continue to seek reconciliation, or confession, because "every time we are forgiven, we are reassured and encouraged."
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