Pledge to End Poverty
"The needs of the poor take priority over the desires of the rich."
Pope John Paul II, Toronto, Canada, 1984
Pledge to Help Break the Cycle of Poverty
I will:
LEARN about poverty, including poverty in the USAVISIT www.povertyusa.orgSUPPORT the Church's collections for programs that address poverty, including the Catholic Campaign for Human Development parish collection and the American Bishops Overseas Appeal.PRAY for solutions to the root causes of poverty.ASK my pastor to preach about poverty and how the Church responds through both service and working for justice. mburger@stjohnwc.orgTALK with family members about the impact of poverty on individuals and communities.JOIN a legislative advocacy group or local community organizing group.SPEAKto elected officials about overcoming poverty in the US and abroad. Find out how.WORKwith poor and low-income people to build a better, more just community and world.source: www.povertyusa.org
