Voice of the Poor

Voice of the Poor is the advocacy and education arm of SVdP. Guided by CST, we collaborate, educate, and advocate to improve conditions of the people we serve.

[North Fulton Improvement Network @ImproveNFulton]

The 'missing-middle' in housing refers to the shortage of diverse and affordable housing options between single-family homes and large apartment complexes. What does affordable living look like to you? #MissingMiddleHousing #AffordableHousing

[North Fulton Improvement Network @ImproveNFulton]

Housing inventory hits a new low in June 2023, worsening the shortage. Prices are stable for now, but tightening supply may lead to slight increases. #HousingMarket #InventoryCrisis 🏠💼💰

[USCCB Live @USCCBLive]

“You have to go back and tell your friends and family what you did, and how it felt and the difference you made.” - @OKeefeCRS encouraging #CSMG23 participants to take this experience of putting their faith in action home with them. @CatholicRelief

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

Another successful trip to the people’s house. #CSMG23

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

“We don’t need a different church. We need a different way of being church” @ABishopGustavo #CSMG23

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

Deuteronomy 15:11 “Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, ‘Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land.’”

[The Tablet @The_Tablet]

One Archbishop used his homily to direct anyone unhappy with diversity in the Church "to the door" as Christians across the UK commemorated this year's Racial Justice Sunday:

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[North Fulton Improvement Network @ImproveNFulton]

Hospitality isn't just an amenity - it's an economic driver that saves us tax dollars. Recruiting and retaining a hospitality workforce matters for all of us. Thanks, Ryan Pernice and Andy Williams for your investment and leadership in North Fulton.
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[North Fulton Improvement Network @ImproveNFulton]

Can we agree on a few minimums for our community, away from political debate? Finding consensus leads to finding solutions, so let's find some common ground.
Check out the North Fulton Promise. Add your name and invite others to do the same.
https://t.co/DBnAsSuARe

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

“It is not the role of the Pastors of the Church to intervene directly in the political structuring and organization of social life. This task is...the vocation of the lay faithful, acting on their own initiative with their fellow citizens.” Catechism of The Catholic Church #2442

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

“It is not so much what we say or do that educates; what really educates is who we are.” Mother Janet Erskine Stuart

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

I am attending https://t.co/1re0BxS3XS

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

“Work together,don’t you get weary” #csmg21

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

“There’s a great camp meeting in the promised land.” Amen CSMG2021

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

Legislators in Congress earn $91 an hour. Some sleep in their offices because they can't afford to live in DC. But folks who earn $7.25 are doing OK? https://t.co/N3pV4lmfD2

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

Has systemic change run it's course? Are there still people in need of more than just a hand out? #SystemicChange #SDVPUSACouncil
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[Rocco Palmo @roccopalmo]

“The best traditions of your land presume respect for those who cannot defend themselves” – all the more given the national moment and the 4th at hand, yet again, St JPII’’s 1987 Catechism on “the ultimate test of America’s greatness” at the close of his longest Stateside trek:

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

One of my favorite Vincentian inspirations. https://t.co/nINSUA3uPA

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

We have a lot of work to do to heal our communities. But we must have these difficult conversations. https://t.co/WLM8VO8Zfm

[Voice of the Poor @VoiceofthePoor]

Join us in an examination of our conscience. What is our role in racism?https://t.co/B5QM3YExd6