National poverty expert, Sister Simone Campbell of “Nuns on the Bus,” to give keynote
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DENVER (August 13, 2014) – Nearly one in six Coloradans face a time when there is not enough money to buy food for their families or themselves. To combat such statistics, 200 anti-hunger advocates and community members will gather at the Hunger Free Colorado Summit on Sept. 8 to discuss ideas and solutions that can connect more Coloradans to food resources.
“Our state has made significant progress in breaking down barriers to food access, but there’s still more work to be done and collaboration is key,” said Kathy Underhill, the executive director for Hunger Free Colorado, the state’s leading anti-hunger advocacy organization. “The Summit brings together hunger-free champions to share best practices and explore innovative approaches that can foster more collaboration and move us toward ensuring no Coloradan goes hungry.”
The fourth annual convening, presented by Western Dairy Association, will be held at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and unite nonprofit organizations, educators, faith community leaders, government representatives, foundation and corporate leadership, and community members for a full day of cross-sector learning. Sister Simone Campbell, national poverty expert and leader of “Nuns on the Bus,” will give the breakfast keynote address.
Full-day rates are $70 for nonprofit representatives and $90 for corporations and other interested attendees, and group rate discounts are available. Registration includes access to the keynote address, interactive sessions and panel discussion, as well as breakfast lunch and social hour. Keynote-only tickets only cost $35.
Interested individuals can learn more about the issue of hunger and register for the Hunger Free Colorado Summit online at HungerFreeColorado.org.
Media Contact: Michelle Ray, Hunger Free Colorado, (720) 432-0255