City of Oakland's Community Action Partnership and the United Way of the Bay Area Presents 6th Annual WALK TO END POVERTY Saturday, May 21st at Lake Merritt

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San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) March 3, 2011 --

Oakland, CA— The harsh reality is that poverty in America is real. The nation's poverty rate jumped to 14.3% in 2009, its highest level since 1994, and the 43.6 million Americans in need is the highest number in 51 years of record, according to the US Census Bureau. So join us for the 6th Annual Walk To End Poverty, hosted by the City of Oakland Community Action Partnership on Saturday, May 21, 2011, around Oakland’s Lake Merritt to ensure that the issue of poverty stays on the national agenda. This community walk is intended to raise awareness about the conditions of more than 76,000 Oakland residents who live in poverty and acknowledge our local heroes who work tirelessly to eradicate poverty within the City of Oakland. Local agencies providing services to Oakland’s low-income residents, community organizations, and the community at-large are encouraged to participate in the event by organizing teams of supporters to walk.

Join us and become an advocate and take “The Power of 10” challenge. Let your voice be heard and your presence felt by organizing a team of 10 advocates to walk with you to take a stand against poverty.

Immediately following the walk, a community fair will be held to educate and inform the community about available programs, services, and opportunities to help during these challenging times. Come
celebrate and acknowledge local community heroes who are making a difference daily in Oakland and

enjoy live entertainment provided by local artists who are committed to social change. D’Wayne Wiggins and the Pop Lyfe band will be performing along with senior line dancers, Prescott Clowns, African drummers and more! Local elected officials will also be on hand to talk about how we can collectively work together to address poverty within the City of Oakland – because together we can make a difference!

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