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We are living in a time of COVID 19, racism, wealth inequality, and environmental crisis. Since COVID struck, Vincentians adapted and, in some cases, increased service to our neighbors and our means of spiritual growth. At this time of crisis, we need to adapt and increase our VOICE OF THE POOR advocacy as well.

Working to end poverty through systemic change - this article documents efforts being made in Rockford, Illinois assisting our brothers and sisters striving to overcome barriers when seeking employment.

Many Vincentians shy away from advocacy saying they “did not join the Society to be involved with politics”. Some use the separation of church and state excuse, an offshoot taken from Thomas Jefferson’s letter to the Danbury Baptist Association on January 1, 1802 as informing them of what the founders intended. If we are to dig deeper into what informed Jefferson on this building “a wall separation” concept or more simply what was he referring to – “freedom of religion” - does that preclude us from working with our elected officials in an effort to educating them about the plight of those we serve?

Working to end poverty through systemic change - this article documents efforts being made in Rockford, Illinois assisting our brothers and sisters striving to overcome barriers when seeking employment.