Gathering 2009

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Bread for the World’s 35th Anniversary Celebration

Reception: 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Join our reception to celebrate the publication of The Rising of Bread for the World by Art Simon.

Art Simon will be available to sign copies of this newly published book, which is included as a complimentary gift for dinner guests.

Dinner: 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Speaker: María Otero, President of ACCIÓN International

The dinner will honor Eleanor Crook and other founding members of Bread for the World.

The celebrated speaker for Bread for the World’s 35th Anniversary will be María Otero, President of ACCIÓN International and former chair of Bread for the World’s board of directors.

Otero is a noted expert on microfinance, which is one of the most effective tools for fighting hunger and poverty in developing countries, and in 2005, she was named one of Newsweek magazine’s 20 most influential women in the United States.


The Rising of Bread for the World:
An Outcry of Citizens Against Hunger
by Art Simon

Art tells the surprising story of how God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of hungry people.

In the 1970s, Art served as a Lutheran pastor in New York’s Lower East Side. He brought together Catholics and Protestants in an organized effort to urge Congress to address the root causes of hunger.

Today, 35 years later, Bread for the World is the nation’s foremost citizens’ voice against hunger.

Directions to the Capital Hilton

BY METRO:

The Capital Hilton is located only a few blocks from 3 different Metro Stations.

METRO - From Farragut North Metro Station (Red Line):
Exit the station and go east 2 blocks on K Street to 16th Street. The Capital Hilton will be on the northeast corner of 16th and K Streets.

METRO - From Farragut West Metro Station (Blue & Orange Lines):
Exit the station and go east two blocks on I Street to 16th Street. Go north 1 block on 16th Street. The Capital Hilton will be on the northeast corner of 16th and K Streets.

METRO - From McPherson Square Metro Station (Blue & Orange Lines):
Exit the station and go west 3 blocks on I Street to 16th Street. Go north one block on 16th Street. The Capital Hilton will be on the northeast corner of 16th and K Streets.


BY CAR:

WEST – From such as points as Dulles, McLean and Tyson’s Corner:

Take Route 66 East, following the signs to Washington, DC. Take the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (Route 50), staying in the center lanes. Route 50 then becomes Constitution Avenue. Continue East on Constitution for about 6 blocks and then turn left on 18th Street. Go 7 blocks to H Street and make a right. Go 2 blocks to 16th Street and make a left. The hotel is 2 blocks up on the left.


NORTHWEST – From such as points as Frederick and Pittsburgh:

Take 270 South to I-495 (The Beltway) and take 495 toward Virginia. From the Beltway, exit onto the George Washington Parkway Southeast toward DC. Continue Southeast on the G.W. Parkway for about 9 miles and exit on Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Then follow directions from points west.


SOUTH – from such points as Richmond and Fredericksburg:

Take I-95 North to 395 North, following the signs for Washington, DC and Route 1 (The 14th St. Bridge). Cross the 14th St. Bridge over the Potomac staying in the left lanes. Take 14th St. North until you reach K St., (about 14 blocks). Make a left on K and go 2 blocks to 16th St. Make a right, the Capital Hilton will be on the left.


NORTH – from such points as New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore:

Take I-95 South following signs to Washington, DC. About 25 miles South of Baltimore I-95 will merge with I-495 (The Beltway). Head towards Virginia on 495 West following signs for College Park and Silver Spring. Get off on Exit 31 (Georgia Avenue/ Silver Spring), and make a left on Georgia Avenue Southbound. Stay on Georgia Avenue for 8 miles. The Capital Hilton Hotel is on 16th Street between L and K on the left hand side.


AIRPORTS:

REAGAN NATIONAL (DCA) - Take 395 North to Route 1. Take Route 1 to the 14th Street Bridge and use directions from points south.

DULLES (IAD) - Take the Dulles Toll Road to Route 66 East. Follow directions from points west.

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL (BWI) - Follow signs for I-95 South and follow directions form points north.

Parking

Valet parking is available at the hotel for $35 for the evening. There is also parking available at the following locations:

• PMI Parking: 1501 K Street, open until 11:00 p.m. - $7.00 after 5 p.m.
• Central Parking: I & 16th Street, open until midnight - $7.00 after 5 p.m