Faith leaders renew poverty fight

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PROVIDENCE – For 12 years, at the start of the Rhode Island legislative session, faith leaders from across the state have  gathered in the State House Rotunda to remind elected officials of their responsibility to fight poverty through policy.

This annual vigil took place Jan. 7. Organized by the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty, faith leaders addressed the need to fight economic injustice.  It is an effort to advance the coalition’s longstanding vision that all Rhode Islanders deserve a safe and affordable home; adequate, nutritious food; quality and equal education; affordable accessible health care; and work with decent wages.

Rabbi Michele Dardashti spoke at the gathering along with other faith leaders and politicians., including Governor Gina Raimondo.

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