We did it! Rick Steves’ Europe travelers have met our goal of raising $500,000 to help empower Bread for the World to combat structural poverty and hunger.
2,123 of you gave $100 or more each, totaling $282,073. As promised, I matched the first $250,000. Together, we raised $532,073 to fight structural causes of hunger. All this money — 100% — was given to Bread for the World to advocate (as they so expertly do) in our halls of government for policies that help the hungry both at home and abroad. This is not “handouts for the lazy,” and it’s not “trickle down,” either. Good Americans, surrounded by a sea of abundance (and in the midst of what I see as a political storm of greed), struggle to simply feed their children. Our initiative is smart compassion in action.
Now let’s see if we can go beyond our goal! Please let your loved ones know about this timely challenge. You have until this Sunday to join us and get your thank-you gift — my European Christmas gift pack or the Rick Steves’ Europe Complete Collection DVD Box Set — before Christmas.
Giving in partnership with caring travelers like you makes my work even more gratifying. Thanks, happy holidays, and Merry Christmas to all.