Dear , We are half-way through our book study series on the book, Poverty, by America. The conversations have been really thoughtful. At the end of the month, I'll compile the questions so people can do book studies in their own congregations or communities. After each chapter, I found myself pondering, "What more can I do to be a poverty abolitionist?" This year in Virginia, poverty abolitionists need to be involved in the elections -- asking candidates their positions, sharing your (and VICPP's) positions, and urging everyone to register and vote. This week, two additional congregations signed up to be 100 percent Voting Congregations. Congratulations and welcome to the team: * 31st Street Baptist Church (Richmond) * First Unitarian Church (Chesterfield) VICPP is offering many opportunities for training and engagement. Sign-up below for an upcoming Civic Engagement Training in Richmond, Hampton Roads or online via zoom, and for one of the six (so far) Candidate Forums. Postcards are now available at the office that you can address, write messages and send to infrequent voters who are people of color. Volunteers have requested more than 2200, but we are hoping to write 10,000 this year. Please email Robert@virginiainterfaithcenter.org if you'd like a set (in batches of 100 or more) mailed to you, or you can stop by the office if you are in the Richmond area. This is the year. Engage! Kim Bobo
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