Health reform passed by the House of Representatives will "repair the breach" that tens of millions of working people now face in their struggle to find affordable health coverage for their families.
July 29, 2010
MOP partnered with All Kids Covered to host an event celebrating 100,000 kids enrolled in Medicaid and Chp programs.
June 25, 2010
On Wednesday, June 23 over 800 PICO leaders in California converged on the State Capitol to call on state officials to make children a priority in our state budget. Beginning at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacramento, PICO leaders including hundreds of youth and clergy marched to the State Capitol, where they spoke to state legislators and Governor Schwarzenegger through a press conference.
June 20, 2010 | The Times-Picayune
The forum, titled "Bringing Health Care Reform Home," was organized by the faith-based community organizing network the Micah Project. It brought together experts and local congregation leaders to discuss the nuances of the federal health insurance law that passed earlier this year.
April 22, 2010 | The Aurora Sentinel
“It’s going to put the power of community into the health care debate,” said McLean, who is also a leader of the St. Therese Family group, a Metro Organizations for People committee that is tasked with solving community problems.The organization is led by a task force of residents, health care leaders, providers and community agencies, including the Metro Organizations for People, the Metro Community Provider Network and Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital.
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Religious congregations organized a "40 Days for Health Reform" Campaign over August Congressional recess to ensure that Congress passes health reform legislation this fall.
PICO, Sojourners and the Religious Action Center for Reform Judiams produced guides for Christian & Jewish clergy and congregation members on health care reform and how to participate in way consistent with our values >>