National Council of Churches forum to challenge presidential candidates.

A Center for Community Change forum with the presidential candidates will be held in Columbia, S.C., Jan. 30-31, sponsored by the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC). The event is designed to challenge candidates to place issues of poverty and economic justice high on their campaign agendas. Events will begin Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 3 p.m. Jan. 31.

"Millions of people in America are hurting," note promotional materials for the event. "National priorities must include affordable housing; children's programs and education; affordable, nutritious food; access to health care; and good jobs at good wages. Grassroots groups and faith-based communities across America are protesting our government's misplaced priorities and challenging presidential candidates of both parties to address the long-standing neglect of economic issues that affect families in every community."

Participants will have the opportunity to challenge presidential candidates "to do the right thing for people in need in America." For travel and registration information contact Paul H. Sherry, Coordinator of the NCC Office Of Poverty Mobilization, 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 880, New York, NY 10115; 212-870-2298; e-mail psher973@aol.com.

Source: Newsline 1/16/2004
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