CROP Walk update

Were you part of the recent local CROP Walks for hunger awareness in Ada and Canyon Counties? Just heard from Ted Wimer, organizer of the Boise walk. Wimer said about 350 walkers came to participate, from 20 different local churches and organizations.

“Plus,” Wimer said, “we had about half a dozen show up just to walk. Some didn't realize this was a pledge walk and wondered how just walking helps with hunger alleviation. I told them our motto is ‘We walk because they have to walk.’  So just walking helps raise awareness in our community, if nothing else."

The Boise event brought in $15,641 in cash and checks, donated at the walk, and about $3,700 more in online donations.

Wimer sends his thanks out to the community.

Third annual youth night
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oin high school students from across the Treasure Valley for a night of tolerance, acceptance, socializing, food and fun, 6-10 p.m., Friday, Albertsons/SUPERVALU Headquarters, 250 Parkcenter Blvd, Boise.

This event will be a chance for Boise-area lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their allies to socialize, share a common space, educate one another, and work towards improving the climate for LGBTQ students at their schools.

Admission is free, but you must register in advance online. www.IdahoSSC.com.

For additional information or a flier, Contact: Krista Perry at IdahoSSC@gmail.com

The mission of the Idaho Safe Schools Coalition (ISSC) is to help Idaho schools become safer places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.