Business, Government and Faith leaders to gather on January 21, 2009 to Affirm Recommendations to End Poverty in Minnesota by 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 218 10th St. S., Moorhead, MN 56560 from 3:00 PM—4:00 PM
Fargo-Moorhead – A Minnesota Without Poverty, the statewide movement that is galvanizing support from business, government and the faith communities in Minnesota, announced plans for a Jan. 21, 2009, public affirmation of recommendations made by the Legislative Commission to End Poverty in Minnesota by 2020. A gathering at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moorhead, MN will be held simultaneously with the St. Paul ceremony. The public is invited to attend and participate.
The Legislative Commission to End Poverty in Minnesota by 2020 has compiled a comprehensive list of recommendations that erase or reduce the barriers that force people to live in poverty. The recommendations identify problems and solutions in key areas: Education, Health Care, Transportation, Employment and Welfare. The recommendations, if implemented, would have the potential to lead to a poverty-free Minnesota by 2020.
State Deficit and God’s Abundance—JRLC’s Faith Forecast for 2009 Legislative Session
This message is about the state's budget deficit, but here's where we start: God's creation is good. We live amidst abundance in this beautiful part of the globe with neighbors and friends who are generous and kind. We share God's vision for us -- there will be no poverty; the economy will ensure basic income and opportunity for all. When we are sick or disabled, we will receive the care we need. We will stand together in adversity. We will make sure people have housing and heat this winter. We will be productive, creative, compassionate, and forgiving in the way we respond to God's gift of life....
Ending poverty is possible when we show up, stand up, sign up, and speak up.
A Minnesota Without Poverty is a statewide, interfaith movement to end poverty in Minnesota by 2020.
Stand Up for people experiencing poverty.
Sign Up. Add your name and support to a movement that will put an end to poverty in Minnesota.
Speak Up. Tell the story in your place of worship and in your community.
