Poverty in America: What are you going to do?

We call upon all Americans, especially those who are most impacted by poverty, to be active participants in increasing awareness and developing solutions to reducing poverty.

Here are a few things you can do:

Endorse

Make a public statement that you support the Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America and are committed to taking action.

Advocate

Read and respond to our Action Alerts and take part in shaping policies that help individuals and families transition from poverty to self-sufficiency.

Learn

Read Twenty things you can do and learn about Poverty USA

 

Volunteer

Donate your time and talent as a volunteer at a local Catholic Charities agency.

Register and/or find volunteer activities through United We Serve

Pray

Pray for God's assistance in alleviating the pain and needless struggles of our brothers and sisters in need.

Educate

Read our policy papers and become familiar with the issues.

Share

Post a comment on our Blog and spread the word about the Campaign.

Participate

Take part in local field activities -- write a letter, attend a local or Capitol Hill briefing, or host a special event.

Donate

Make a donation to support the work of the Campaign. Your donation helps Catholic Charities USA mobilize and support a network of over 1,700 local Catholic Charities agencies in their work of providing help and creating help.

 

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