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Working with partner agencies around the world, Church World Service (CWS) provides both immediate help during disasters, and long term assistance in creating sustainable communities by providing small business loans and education, farming tools, and water well expertise to people throughout the world.
The First Muskegon Area CROP Walk took place in 1980. 2008 marks the 28th year of CROP Walking here in Muskegon County. In that time, we have raised over $811,850.00. Last year, over 500 walkers, from more than 50 congregations, raised more than $53,000, our best year ever!
Some of that money is shared with Church World Service partner agencies in 80 countries around the world. CROP Walk money is working right now to help victims of various disasters recover their lives and find ways to feed & support their families Afghanistan, China, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Peru, and here in the United States they are helping victims of floods, tornadoes, fires, and other catastrophes.
One quarter of the funds come right back to Muskegon County, to help hungry people here at home..See local recipients.
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