First Church has a Caring Council Affiliate Group within the Social Justice Program.
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Mission
The Caring Council is a voluntary organization dedicated to building and supporting a movement focused on changing the structures, conditions, and systems that create and maintain poverty.
Programs and Activities
Education
Public information in the area of poverty, recently on San Diego County participation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), otherwise known as Food Stamps.
Witness
Worked with SPIN to develop and get funding for a study of hunger and barriers to SNAP in San Diego County, now published and available on the web site www.caringcouncilsd.org.
Advocacy
Work to increase San Diego County participation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), otherwise known as Food Stamps.
Leadership
Derek Staats can be reached by phone at (619) 298-4891,
Regular Meeting
Second Monday, 9:00 am, Springfield College