What are 3 simple actions that every person can take to help fight poverty?

Our first response is provided by David Abrahamsom, Senior Pastor at Saint Luke Church:

Get Involved…….

Pray… No matter what your tradition, ask for the guidance, strength and grace required to help others in a positive and appropriate way.

Promote… Use your vote and your wallet to change the “system” locally, nationally and globally. Network with and support those organizations that “make a difference’ in the battle against hunger and homelessness.

Provide… Donate to the local food pantry or similar organization the equivalent of one can of food and one dollar a day in the fight against hunger

Simple, easy, effective.

David G. Abrahamson
Saint Luke Ministries
For more information about St. Luke Church, please visit their website: www.stlukechicago.org

Our second response is written by Gary Garland, Executive Director of Lakeview Pantry:

1. Support strong anti-poverty organizations, and hold them accountable. Do not just take an organization’s word that they do good work; visit, observe and ask questions.

2. Live out those values that cause you to be concerned about poverty. Smile, make eye contact, and say “hello” to the homeless person you pass. At the ballot box, vote for those who offer attention and solutions to the problems which you want addressed.

3. Share your values. If you have children, teach them the dignity inherent in every life and the responsibility which we all have to care for others.


Please share your comments and ideas with us on this important question!