POVERTY SOCIAL STATMENTS - EPISCOPAL

Poverty and the Working Poor http://www.dfms.org/social-justice_9567_ENG_HTM.htm?menu=undefined

As people of faith and religious commitment, we have always been called to stand with and seek justice for those who are vulnerable or living in poverty. This is central to our religious traditions, sacred texts, and teachings. We share a conviction therefore, that TANF reauthorization should focus on poverty reduction, not caseload reduction. The government, non-profit and religious communities must work together in order to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency. Charity can supplement, but it cannot and should not replace the role of government. The opportunity to review the successes and failures of TANF over the past five years since the implementation of this program requires that the Church focus resources and expertise to this core mission area.

http://www.dfms.org/social-justice_9567_ENG_HTM.htm?menu=undefined

Center Priorities (.pdf)

Bulletin Inserts
Child Support (.pdf)
Environment (.pdf)
Housing Trust (.pdf)
Indigent Defense (.pdf)
Payday Lending (.pdf)
Minimum Wage (.pdf)

Advocacy Resources
Advocacy Guide (.doc)
Advocacy Portal (link)
Lending Info. (.ppt)
Richmond Map (.pdf)

For Small Groups
Eco-Stewardship (link)
Prayers for Creation (link)
Poverty Diet (link)

Policy Briefs
EITC (.doc)
TANF Child Support (.doc)
Payday Loans (.doc)
Healing Creation (.doc)
Child Ombudsman (.doc)
Affordable Housing (.doc)
Indigent Defense (.doc)
Minimum Wage (.doc)
Wage & EITC (.doc)
VA Tribes (.link)

Actions
Lending Petition (link)
Title Petition (link)
Wage Petition (link)

Reports
Budget Analysis (.pdf)
Food Stamps (.doc)
Lottery Study (link)

FAQ's (link)

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