Fallbrook CROP walk raises $60,000
Thursday, April 5th, 2007450 walkers, $60,000
raised, christians from all backgrounds walking
together, and all this in one afternoon in a small rural
community in north San Diego County. Not possible?
Don’t tell Herman Vanden Bosch that. He’s living proof
that one person with a passion for making a
difference in the lives of those who struggle to overcome
poverty, can make a huge impact.
CROP walk stands for Communities
Responding to Overcome Poverty. Some 2,000
communities across the country participate in CROP
events each year, raising funds for local hunger-
fighting agencies as well as for the international relief
and development efforts of CWS.
450 walkers (and their dogs) walked this year, and
through sponsorship, raised $60,000. 25% donated
to Fallbrook Food Pantry, serving the needs of
Fallbrook residents and 75% donated to
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What prompted Vanden Bosch, who has been organizing CROP walks for 20 years now? He loved the idea of a worthwhile action where various
denominations could come together with a common
purpose. Van Den Bosch commented; “It’s good to
walk with others who care, to know that you’re not the
only one out there. Besides its fun. Although we are
walking and raising funds to fight a serious issue,
there’s great joy in knowing you are working together to make a difference!”"
If you would like to make a difference please join in
your local CROP walk.
Escondido/San Marcos Escondido, CA June 10, 2007
Rancho Bernardo October 2007
Walk with other CEP members in Escondido. Contact
us at info@christiansendingpoverty.org to connect.
To organize a CROP walk contact
