This committee has worked diligently to reduce violence in our culture, reduce prejudice and work for economic justice. A major collaborative effort of understanding and discussion about the human lives lost in the ongoing Sudan Crisis was initiated by the committee and became a joint work with the Council's Interfaith Ministries. The result of the work was a joint statement approved by the Board of Directors calling for greater sensitivity, awareness and educational priorities within the larger community.

Spring - May 15 - 17, 2008
Volunteers stand at the entrance of each Giant Market handing out CHOW “menu” cards and accepting donations of food and money.  We need two volunteers for each two-hour time slot from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on Thursday and Friday and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday.  We are also looking for groups to take responsibility for one Giant Market for one day.  To accomplish this, you would need to recruit 12 volunteers for both Thursday and Friday and 8 volunteers for Saturday.  Call Ed Blaine at 724-9130, or email eblaine@broomecouncil.net if you are interested.

WALK FOR THE HUNGRY HUNGER WALK 2007
(25th Annual Hunger Walk)

Sunday - October 21, 2007

1:00pm - Registration
2:00pm - Walk Begins
Conclusion - Post- Walk Refreshments

Walk Site:
Binghamton University (2.5 Miles)

Email eblaine@broomecouncil.net, to order envelopes and flyers. Please include your name and address as well as how many envelopes you want and how many flyers.

The 2007 Walk will be the 25th Annual Hunger Walk for CHOW. Binghamton University will provide entertainment, games and crafts for all ages. Binghamton University will also host an after Walk "Thank you Party" with food and entertainment. In 2006, 700 participants walked for CHOW and raised over $50,000. This event has become a tradition in Broome County. Sign up, walk, and gather for food and celebration. Contact the CHOW program director at eblaine@broomecouncil.net to participate.

The East Gym at Binghamton University is once again the site for the annual Traditions Holiday Craft Fair (9:00am - 5:00pm) .  Donated baskets and craft items will be raffled off with proceeds to benefit CHOW.  Nonperishable food items will be accepted at the door.

Thank you to all who helped with our first NYS Chili Championship. We will be doing this again May 3, 2008. We are already forming our Steering Committee. If you would like to help out please call Ed Blaine at 724-9130, ext. 331, or email eblaine@broomecouncil.net.

The Canadian Pacific Railroad Holiday Train will be making a stop in Binghamton again.  At 8:30 on December 1, the train will be at the East Binghamton Rail Yard on Conklin Avenue with a Christmas Concert.  CHOW will be collecting food and money at the event.

This year marks the Seventh Annual Golf Classic sponsored by the Faith in Action Volunteers one of the programs of Broome County Council of Churches. The Captain & Crew event will be held at Traditions at the Glen, Johnson City, on Friday, August 15, 2008, with a 1:00pm shot gun start, followed by dinner. Prizes awarded include a new car. For more information on this year's event click on Faith in Action Volunteers, or contact Joanne Kays, Program Director, jkays@broomecouncil.net or call 724-9130.

Social Connections for Senior Women is a program that promotes friendship and social connections among its members. Participants share ideas, experiences and concerns as they develop support and companionship. The expected outcome is the formation of a bonded community that enhances and empowers the lives of women.

Groups offer an opportunity to meet and build friendships, and they are open to all senior women. The program is sponsored by Broome County Council of Churches and the Aging Futures Partnership. To learn more contact Joanne Kays, jkays@broomecouncil.net or call 724-9130.

For more information on the work of the Aging Futures Partnership, go to www.agingfutures.org.