Área temática: Erradicación de la pobreza
Our baptismal covenant, found in the Book of Common Prayer, asks if we will respect the dignity of every human being. “I will, with God’s help,” we respond together as a community of faith. On a practical level, this means The Episcopal Church advocates for policies and legislation that help our most vulnerable neighbors meet their basic needs. We advocate for development assistance and humanitarian relief, access to healthcare, and federal support for education.
Learn more below about our areas of focus and how you can take action to help end poverty.
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What we’re working on
Working to end the homelessness crisis
We support policy solutions that ensure programs such as Medicare/Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Social Security will be able to support older adults, people with disabilities, and those who would otherwise not be able to meet their basic needs.
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Promoting equitable and accessible healthcare
We advocate for universal and equitable access to adequate medical care regardless of gender or financial status. The Episcopal Church also encourages and advocates for legislation, programs, and services related to improving maternal mental and physical health and infant development—as well as providing the best possible health care to veterans.
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Children and families
We advocate for legislation and programs that combat food insecurity and seek to ensure healthcare access for vulnerable children and their families.
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Global health and development
The Episcopal Church partners with our global Anglican Communion to push for the end of malaria, tuberculosis, and other diseases that impact those living in poverty; and we continue to push for treatment for the millions of people living with HIV or AIDS. We advocate for financial support for humanitarian crises and work toward improved access and delivery of aid. We urge governments and institutions to undertake sustainable development, push for gender equality, and promote peace and human rights.
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Partner resources
Find additional resources and information below—including letters endorsing federal legislation—from The Episcopal Church and other organizations with whom we partner in the work of ending poverty.
Contact the Office of Government Relations
Join weekly public policy network calls
1 p.m. ET on Thursdays.
