Pope Francis: Pray and Advocate to End Hunger | Protect SNAP
Our action to end hunger needs to go beyond prayer - we must also advocate. Despite the many resources we are blessed with in the U.S., there are still people experiencing hunger every day. In 2012, 49 million Americans (more than 1 in 7 Americans) struggled to put food on their tables. This figure includes 15.9 million children. Currently the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which assists those challenged by hunger is being targeted by budget cuts in Congress.
Pope Francis Kicks Off Campaign to End Hunger with Global Wave of Prayer
Pope Francis' international campaign against hunger begins today. The campaign is being organized by Caritas International and is titled "One Human Family, Food for All."
More than a GPA: In defense of our Undocumented Students
BY GUEST BLOGGER | December 6, 2013
Written by: Pedro Guerrero, Loyola University Chicago '14
As a Senior at Loyola University Chicago, my four years have been defined by not only my exceptional academic experience, but by the knowledge…