Call on legislators to act
On Jan. 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty held its 16th Annual Poverty Vigil at the Rhode Island State House rotunda. Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman of Temple Habonim, in Barrington, speaks at the event where legislators were urged to put an end to poverty in Rhode Island.
Glenn Osmundson
On Jan. 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty held its 16th Annual Poverty Vigil at the Rhode Island State House rotunda. Sister Mary Pendergast of the RI Sisters of Mercy, holds a sign at the vigil.
Glenn Osmundson
On Jan. 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty held its 16th Annual Poverty Vigil at the Rhode Island State House rotunda. Rabbi Sarah Mack, of Temple Beth-El, sings “This Little Light of Mine,” with the group in the rotunda.
Glenn Osmundson
On Jan. 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty held its 16th Annual Poverty Vigil at the Rhode Island State House rotunda. Speakers, including faith leaders and community members called on the legislature to place issues to end poverty on the legislative agenda.
Glenn Osmundson
On Jan. 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty held its 16th Annual Poverty Vigil at the Rhode Island State House rotunda. Faith leaders and community members called on legislators to put an end to poverty in the state.
Glenn Osmundson
On Jan. 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty held its 16th Annual Poverty Vigil at the Rhode Island State House rotunda. Saye Sendolo, of Providence, right, leads faith leaders as they march from Gloria Dei Church to the State House.
Glenn Osmundson
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On Jan. 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty held its 16th Annual Poverty Vigil at the Rhode Island State House rotunda. The event coincides with the opening of the General Assembly and brings together faith leaders, community members and advocates to remind state legislators to keep fighting against poverty.
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