Bread: September - October 2012 Newsletter
Act Now!
Use our online election resources to be a more effective advocate for programs that support hungry and poor people during this crucial season.
Elections Matter
One of the blessings of this year’s general election is that federal budget issues are in the spotlight more than ever, creating opportunities for a national conversation about what it will take to end hunger and poverty.
On Faith: Making Real the Presence of Christ in the 21st Century
"Compassion is the essence of what it means to be the human beings God created us to be."
Bread Slices
When you send Bread for the World cards, your family and friends learn about our vital work to help hungry and poor people. Get your 2012 Christmas cards today!
Policy Focus: Preparing for the Lame Duck Session: Help Set an Anti-Poverty Agenda for 2013
When law makers reconvene for a brief session prior to the Nov. 6 general election, their attention will likely turn to a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. This would kick many big decisions to the lame duck session between the election and the new year.
Member Profile: Father John Fitzgerald
Father John is an avid advocate for poor and hungry people — a persistent voice at Bread for the World Lobby Days.
From the Field: Speaking for Those Who Can't Speak for Themselves: A Hunger Justice Leader Finds Her Voice
"I believe that by changing policies and programs, we can provide help beyond the community in which we live."
View Bread for the World's September - October 2012 Newsletter
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