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Lafayette
Urban Ministry
525
N. 4th Street
Lafayette IN
47901-1004
Tel:
(765) 423-2691
Fax:
(765) 423-2693
E-mail:
lum@
lafayetteurbanministry.org
Office Hours:
M-F 8:15am-4:30pm
Homeless Shelter:
Open every night.
Check-in from
9pm-10pm
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Copyright
2003
Lafayette
Urban Ministry
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An annual event to help feed the hungry
Sunday, September 20, 2009
- 12:30-1:30 pm Registration at Riehle Plaza, downtown Lafayette. Door prizes. Live music by Malachi Jaggers.
- 2:00 pm 2-mile hike begins on the Wabash Heritage Trail. Also— Extended 4.5-mile route for joggers!
- 3:00 pm Awards, more door prizes, Wiley Hall DJ, balloons, hot dogs, watermelon!
There are lots of ways to participate!
- Collect sponsors and donations. Bring the money with you on the day of the hike.
- Create your own personal fundraising page (see below).
- Make a donation to the hike! Give your donation to a hiker or give online.
- Shop at businesses that support Hunger Hike and tell them why!
- Organize a group of friends, family, or co-workers and participate as a group!
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Here's everything you need to get started. Just select and print out a registration form and collection envelope in PDF format, and you're ready to start collecting donations!
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How to form a team for hikers (for online teams, see at right)
- Print out registration forms (see above or pick up at LUM or ask to have them mailed to you)
- Have each person on your team fill out a registration form and list the team name.
- Team members collect sponsors and donations for Hunger Hike.
Note: Forming a team is optional. You may participate as an individual, family, or as a member of a team!
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Create your own personal fundraising webpage or form an online team!
Send your fundraising page to friends and relatives by e-mail. They can make online donations and your page will automatically keep track of how much you've raised.
To get started, just click on the computer, then follow the directions. Click "Get Started" and select "Hunger Hike 2009." Then, you must register as an individual. When you are done registering, you will be asked if you want to create a fundraising page and if you are part of a team or if you want to add a team. To add a new team, just enter the team name. (Being on a team is optional. If you are on a team, each member of the team can have their own personal fundraising page.)
After you have created your page you are ready to send out e-mails for donations! Print out your report and bring it on the day of the hike. Check out the Personal and Team Fundraising Pages that have been set up (below), and then create yours...OR...find someone you know and donate to their page.
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| Make an online contribution to the Hunger Hike! Just click the green button and select Hunger Hike on the donation form. Would you like your contribution to be credited towards a specific hiker? Just provide the hiker's name in the comment box on the donation form. |
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Businesses—join in the fight against hunger!
Corporate sponsorships welcome
Get the word out that your company is joining the fight against hunger. Your company's name will be on t-shirts, posters and brochures all over town. Giving levels:
$1,000-Hunger Hike Partner
$500-Friend
$250-Donor
Other amounts are also welcome!
For more information print out the Corporate Sponsorship form (pdf format). Thank you!
After you become an official sponsor, download the official sponsorship banner at left and post it on your company's website! |
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 Hunger Hike is an annual event that is always fun and exciting. See pix from the 2008 hike!
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Goodies for participants!
 
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AWARDS
Awards and prizes for those raising the most money in the following categories |
- Individual
- Youth Group
- Adult Group
- Purdue Group
- Most online donations received prior to the day of the hike
- ANY group who raises $1500 or more
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2009 Hike Sponsors |
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PARTNER - $1,000 donation:
Cargill, Inc.
I.B.E.W. Local 668
InnerVision Medical Imaging
Sam's Club
Subaru of Indiana Automotive
Subway
Tipmont REMC
Unity Healthcare
Vectren
FRIEND - $500 donation:
Caterpillar
Duke Energy
Journal & Courier
K105
Lafayette Auto Supply
Lafayette Life Insurance Co.
Old National Bank
Shirer Family Dentist
Stuart & Branigin LLP
voestalpine Rotec Inc.
DONOR: $350 donation:
Wabash River Cycle Club
DONOR- $250 donation:
AquaSystems Lafayette
Bar Barry Liquors
Domino's Pizza West Lafayette
Essential Touch Corporate Massage
Instant Copy
J.R. Kelly Company
MBAH Insurance
RamZ's
Reed and Company PC
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes
The Sunspot Natural Markets
University Bookstore
Wintek
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How does the Hunger Hike help?
Hikers and their sponsors help meet the needs of hungry families in the greater Lafayette area and overseas. Donations will go to the Lafayette Urban Ministry's food programs, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti ministry. Thousands of low-income families depend upon these programs for food security. What should I know about hunger?
- It is estimated that more than 800 million people are hungry in the world. Each year 6 million children die from hunger or hunger-related diseases.
- In the U.S., 36 million people live in households that experience hunger or the risk of hunger, including 13 million children.
- Approximately 60% of Lafayette school children are eligible for the free and reduced lunch program.
- In the first quarter of 2009, Food Finders Food Bank saw a 44% increase in the amount of food distributed.
- The St. John's/LUM food pantry serves over 2,000 people each month.
How much should I donate? One helpful suggestion is to consider a donation equal to 10% of your monthly food budget or the cost of fast food meals for a month. Please make your check payable to "Hunger Hike." |
For more information contact:
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