http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/poverty Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091121/faith-groups-called-to-action-on-poverty/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091121/faith-groups-called-to-action-on-poverty/index.html The Jubilee Debt Campaign has launched a new campaign encouraging faith groups to take action on global poverty and poor country debt. Charles Boyd Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:39:08 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091118/1-in-4-u-s-children-at-risk-of-hunger/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091118/1-in-4-u-s-children-at-risk-of-hunger/index.html Nearly one in four children in the United States lived in a home that suffered from food insecurity in 2008, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Jennifer Riley Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:33:55 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091117/-stuff-christians-like-blogger-raises-30k/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091117/-stuff-christians-like-blogger-raises-30k/index.html A 33-year-old preacher's kid from Atlanta recently raised $30,000 in 18 hours to build a kindergarten in Vietnam. It was his first shot at fundraising but even more surprising is the fact that the money was raised through his blog. Audrey Barrick Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:01:07 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091116/report-americans-still-favor-faith-based-programs/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091116/report-americans-still-favor-faith-based-programs/index.html Most Americans still support government funding for faith-based initiatives, according to a new report. Only 25 percent oppose it. Audrey Barrick Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:05:59 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091109/new-poverty-bible-zeroes-in-on-social-justice-verses/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091109/new-poverty-bible-zeroes-in-on-social-justice-verses/index.html Newly released The Poverty and Justice Bible highlights more than 2,000 verses that refer to poverty and social justice in Scripture. Jennifer Riley Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:31:25 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091109/feed-the-children-charity-fires-founder/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091109/feed-the-children-charity-fires-founder/index.html The board of directors of the charity made popular through its TV ad campaigns featuring hungry children fired its founder Friday. Ethan Cole Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:25:05 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091104/salvation-army-jcpenney-launch-online-shopping-for-the-needy/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091104/salvation-army-jcpenney-launch-online-shopping-for-the-needy/index.html The Salvation Army and JC Penney launched on Tuesday an online Angel Giving Tree program that will allow customers to adopt and then shop for needy children and seniors this Christmas. Jennifer Riley Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:16:24 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091031/initiative-aims-to-end-l-a-homelessness-by-2019/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091031/initiative-aims-to-end-l-a-homelessness-by-2019/index.html A Christian ministry launched an ambitious initiative this week to cut homelessness on Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row by 90 percent within three years, and completely end homelessness in the nation’s second largest city within 10 years. Michelle A. Vu Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:50:59 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091027/poverty-expert-give-the-poor-a-hand-up-not-hand-out/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091027/poverty-expert-give-the-poor-a-hand-up-not-hand-out/index.html Instead of helping poor people with charity that will eventually run out, it is more effective to lift people out of poverty through microfinance, says a Christian poverty expert. Michelle A. Vu Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:10:48 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091023/christian-clerk-prays-hugs-gunman-who-then-abandons-plan/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091023/christian-clerk-prays-hugs-gunman-who-then-abandons-plan/index.html A clerk who was held at gunpoint at a store in Indianapolis began praying and talking to the gunman who later dropped down to one knee and also prayed. Jennifer Riley Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:49:58 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/-jjj-music-tour-inspires-young-lutherans-to-fight-poverty/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/-jjj-music-tour-inspires-young-lutherans-to-fight-poverty/index.html Hip-hop, musical comedy and contemporary Christian music artists have joined forces on a nationwide music tour aimed at inspiring young Lutherans to fight global poverty and hunger. Ethan Cole Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:07:29 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091018/faith-communities-stand-up-for-mdgs-pray-for-jubilee/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091018/faith-communities-stand-up-for-mdgs-pray-for-jubilee/index.html Congregations and faith communities around the United States are taking this Sunday to focus on the principles of Jubilee – a time when those enslaved because of debts are freed, lands lost because of debt are returned, and community is restored. Aaron J. Leichman Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:51:33 EDT