Springfield, Missouri (PRWEB) June 19, 2012
The Convoy of Hope recently rolled into the Red River Valley, bringing much-needed relief to communities where 15.4% of Moorhead, Minn. and 15.5% of Fargo, N.D. residents are living under the poverty level.
In response to the alarming statistics, hundreds of Red River Valley-area residents are preparing to welcome hurting neighbors at what they hope will become a community movement. Local businesses, churches, government agencies and nonprofits will partner with The Convoy of Hope, a community outreach event Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the 1600 block of 30th Avenue S, (behind Stop-n-Go). This community event is one of dozens of stops along a 50-state, $ 50 million tour of hope and help for the 46 million Americans currently living in povertythe largest number on record.*
WHAT:
The Red River Valley community will provide some $ 1 million in goods and services in a single day through lasting solutions to real need such as 40,000 pounds of groceries, medical screenings, kids zone activities, haircuts, family portraits, community services, prayer time and connection with local churches, with free lunch.
Local volunteers expressed immense gratitude for the arrival of the Convoy of Hope, highlighting its crucial support for struggling residents.
WHEN:
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