Ecumenical Poverty Initiative and a diverse coalition of state and national organizations join Americans for Tax Fairness opposing the most recent tax cut proposal. The proposed cuts equal $2.8 trillion dollars over the next ten years. We oppose these cuts because they reward wealthy persons and large corporations at the expense of low income and […]
EPI Opposes American Health Care Act
Washington, D.C., March 21, 2017 — The Ecumenical Poverty Initiative has released a statement opposing the American Health Care Act noting the devastating impact the bill, as written, would have on the poor and most vulnerable in our nation. The AHCA, which would replace the Affordable Care Act, eliminates the Medicaid expansion, ends the […]
EPI and Other Christian Groups Release Statement on President-Elect Trump’s Policy Agenda and Nominees
The Ecumenical Poverty Initiative joined the National Council of Churches USA, Conference of National Black Churches and Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference in urging President-Elect Donald Trump to, “to take seriously his responsibility to bring our nation together and to heed the oath he will take to preserve, protect and defend America.” According to the statement, […]
Mothers Fighting Poverty: Rev. Traci Blackmon of St. Louis, Missouri
Leading up to Mother’s Day, the NCC Poverty Initiative is sharing a series of stories lifting up, celebrating, and praying for mothers who are fighting poverty and alleviating suffering in their communities. Prayer for Traci: God, thank you for expressing your love through Traci to the St. Louis community in so many ways. Thank you […]
The Affordable Care Act and You: Resources
Rev. Cynthia Abrams, Director of Alcohol, Other Addictions, and Health Care for the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society recommended the following resources for individuals as well as faith-based agencies who need to know about implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Brochures & Educational Materials Below you’ll find brochures and materials related to […]
Faithful Budget Stories – California
This series looks at how the sequester, or any poorly conceived deficit reduction strategy that drastically cuts programs vital to the health and wellbeing of our nation’s most vulnerable, will impact church communities. The California Council of Churches mobilizes 1.5 million members statewide and has long supported policy and education efforts to nurture good health. […]
