Hey public service enthusiasts!
Recent sunny weather got you feeling like you gotta be outside?
....then join us at the *Walk for **Hunger* next Sunday, May 6th*!*
*TL,DR: *
*1. Walk with us on Sunday, May 6th for as little or as long as you'd like.*
*2. Join us later that day for a Dudley-sponsored afterparty with
summer-snacks & beer/beverages!*
In good timing with the incoming spring weather, Dudley House will proudly
participate in the *Walk for Hunger charity event on Sunday, May 6th. *Every
May, over 40,000 people walk all or part of a 20-mile course through
Greater Boston, earning the pledges they’ve collected to support Project
Bread’s fresh approach to ending hunger in our state. Together, we raise
awareness of the reality of hunger in our state, make a powerful statement
about our shared commitment to help people in need, and, importantly, raise
funds that make it possible to develop, sustain, and facilitate much-needed
programs that provide hope. It is the Walk for Hunger's 50th year, and a
great year for us to take part--so join us as a walker, sponsor, or both in
the largest public fundraising walk in the commonwealth!
*~ Thanks to Jess @ Food Literacy for letting us reproduce this email! ~*
Here's the deets, and take a breath, 'cause there's a bunch of them...
- Team Dudley will tackle the 20-mile course in *two waves--so NO, you
do not have to walk all 20 miles if you don't feel like it! *The morning
wave will meet at *8:30am at Dudley House* and head over to the start
point at Boston Common, and start the route through the beautiful Public
Gardens and downtown area. The afternoon wave will meet at *12:30pm at
Dudley House* and start the walk along the Cambridge side of the Charles
River, by Weeks Bridge. Shuttles will also be available throughout the
course to take you where you need to get--and if you want to leave at mile
5, mile 7, mile 12, you can do all of that and still join us for the after
party!
- Speaking of afterparty... After 4pm, wherever you are walking or
otherwise, join us for *a Dudley-sponsored afterparty *with beers,
non-alcoholic beverages, and warm-weather snacks! Details of the afterparty
will be announced to the team shortly.
So we've convinced you to walk?
GREAT! Here's what you have to do:
- Step #1: Register for *Team Dudley via this link.
<https://secure2.convio.net/pbwh/site/TRR/Walk/WalkforHunger/595248980?pg=pt…>
*
Registration costs $25 per individual, and free for children 12 and
under. You cover the registration fee, but we'll cover the afterparty! When
you register as an individual, make sure you look for "Team Dudley" as your
affiliated group so we can count you into the team!
- Step #2: Sign up on our Facebook event page,
<https://www.facebook.com/events/543859359347808/permalink/548529832214094/>
or email the Dudley Public Service team at *dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com
<dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com>, *letting us know whether you want to be
in the* 8:30am or 12:30pm* start group.
- Step #3: Use your fundraising page via the Walk for Hunger to solicit
support from your friends and family, who can pledge to support you for
every mile you walk! (Here's mine as an example,
<http://support.projectbread.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkforHunger?px=2297507&pg=pe…>so
you can see how easy it is to share/track...)
- Step #4: Spread the word via the attached poster, recruit your friends
to join the walk with us!
- Step #5: Pull out your sunblock, sunglasses, and sneakers, and get
ready to walk on May 6th!
*So...are you ready to walk?*
See you Sunday!
PS- Team Dudley has already received generous donations from our lovely
House administrator Susan, and our House Deans Jim & Doreen! GO TEAM!
Best,
Sarah and Kezi
Public Service Fellows
Dear all,
Break out your sunglasses, sunblock, and walking shoes! In good timing with
the incoming spring weather, Dudley House will proudly participate in the *Walk
for Hunger* charity event on Sunday, May 6th. Join us as a walker, sponsor,
or both in the largest public fundraising walk in the commonwealth!
*Team Dudley* will tackle the 20-mile course in two waves- so feel free to
join for just part of the route! The morning wave will meet at *8:30am* at
Dudley House and head over to the start point at Boston Common, and start
the route through the beautiful Public Gardens and downtown area. The
afternoon wave will meet at *12:30pm* at Dudley House and start the walk
along the Cambridge side of the Charles River, by Weeks Bridge. Shuttles
will also be available throughout the course to take you where you need to
get!
Pop in and out of the walk at your leisure! After, join us for a
*Dudley-sponsored
afterparty* with *beers, non-alcoholic beverages, and warm-weather snacks!*
Details of the afterparty will be announced to the team shortly.
Register for Team Dudley here
<http://support.projectbread.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkforHunger?team_id=80343&pg…>.
Registration costs $25 per individual, and free for children 12 and under.
You cover the registration fee, but we'll cover the afterparty!
This event is co-sponsored by Dudley Public Service and Dudley Food
Literacy.
*About the Walk for Hunger:*
Every May, over 40,000 people walk all or part of a 20-mile course through
Greater Boston, earning the pledges they’ve collected to support Project
Bread’s fresh approach to ending hunger in our state. Together, we raise
awareness of the reality of hunger in our state, make a powerful statement
about our shared commitment to help people in need, and, importantly, raise
funds that make it possible to develop, sustain, and facilitate much-needed
programs that provide hope. You will be part of the powerful example of
what's possible when we join forces to create, advocate for, and support
meaningful change. In past 47 years, the Walk has generated more than $100
MILLION dollars through individual contributions of less than $100 - a
powerful demonstration of neighbors caring for neighbors.
Hope you can join us,
Your Public Service Fellows
Dear all,
In case you missed it, we are partnering with the COOP to award public
service grants for Harvard students/teams who wish to implement projects
aimed at improving the Cambridge and greater Boston community. Awards range
from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.
https://dudley.harvard.edu/event/call-applications-public-service-grants-sp…
Submit your short 2-page proposal by April 27! Please let us know if you
have any questions.
Best,
Sarah and Kezi
Your Public Service Fellows
