by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The 2013 Farm Bill Needs Your Involvement Take Action! Our Goal: A Just and Fair Farm Bill Sheila Gilbert, National President of the Society of dePaul USA writes, Dear Vincentians, As Congress begins to debate the 2013 Farm Bill, the National Council of the U.S....
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Catholic bishops have asked the U.S. House of Representatives to reject $40 billion in proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program. “Adequate and nutritious food is a fundamental human right and a...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
What good is SNAP? The SNAP Alumni project champions successful Americans — citizens who once received food stamps and are now leaders in the arts, government, business, sports and education. With a temporary lift from this government program that continues to help...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Several weeks ago, I alerted you to the fact that members of Congress would be in recess between August 5 and September 9. Since we are in the midst of that recess, I am again asking that you use this time for prayer, collaboration, and personal contact with your...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Help Prevent Drastic Cuts to SNAP The “scandal of hunger” which Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have addressed, the plight of our immigrant sisters and brothers seeking a decent way of life for their families, and the struggle that many poor,...
