We will send regular emails, with: stories of how people in our network are working together to build dignity, agency and power; actions you can take to call for change; and materials for prayer and reflection.
A new illustrated video shows the impact that Pantries have for their members and communities. The video has been created following new research, looking at the difference that Pantry membership makes to people’s lives. The research team worked with people
Catherine Griffiths from the new Pantri Aber in Aberystwyth talks about the revelatory moment that led to her opening a Pantry. The team at Pantri Aber. The author of this article, Catherine Griffiths, is in the centre. I have volunteered
Church Action on Poverty’s longest-serving regional group is holding a special event in October. “Passing on the torch” will take place at St Joseph’s Church in central Gateshead on Wednesday 21 October, from 5pm to 8pm. The church is very near the Interchange and Metro
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Your gifts help to put gospel values of justice and compassion into practice. They ensure that the voices of people in poverty are heard. They help churches across the UK to speak truth to power about UK poverty.
Together, we can build a more powerful movement in the churches and beyond, to loosen the grip which poverty still has on too many people’s lives in our country.
Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbour.
(Deuteronomy 15:7–11)
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“Church Action on Poverty helped me find direction and confidence. These days I feel of value, that my life and my words have meaning, and that I can be part of positive change.”
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