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‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in...’ Matthew 25:34-40
Every day, in cities and rural areas, poverty affects the health and well being of millions of adults, young people and children.It destroys their confidence and takes way their self-respect. It causes family breakdowns, leads to homelessness, addictions, crime, debilitating illness and early death.
Poverty is deeply rooted and personal. So are the solutions offered by hundreds of Church Urban Fund supported projects. They address the root causes of poverty, unlocking people’s potential one by one.
Christian community heroes: tackling poverty in England’s communities
Even as you read this page, somewhere in your diocese Christian community heroes and volunteers are reaching out to the homeless and the lonely, offering friendship and support to refugees and isolated elderly, helping young people to get their lives back on track, reconciling broken families and much, much more. In short, they’re offering people the chance to rediscover a sense of self worth and purpose.
New for 2012: Receive exclusive, behind the scenes access to this ongoing mission to the poor by registering to follow the work of one of our Christian community heroes.
- Rudi Richardson- helping homeless people to turn their lives around
- Mohinder Kaur- helping asylum seekers and refugees to mend their broken lives
- Christine Wyard- helping people to overcome social deprivation, unemployment and learning disabilities
- Julie-Anne Wanless- helping destitute and struggling parents to give their children a better start in life
- Andy Barrett- helping disadvantaged young people get their lives back on track
By joining our networkof Christians standing against poverty, not only will you receive personal updates from your chosen hero, you’ll also be sent the latest Church Urban Fund research and insight into the issues they face.