Who is part of Hunger for Justice?

Hunger for Justice: Interfaith Voices Against Poverty currently has 14 endorsing and partner faith communities and faith-based nonprofit agencies who provide financial support as well as become partners in ministry.  In addition, Hunger for Justice is pleased to have the support of the following foundations: The Colorado Health Foundation, ELCA World Hunger, and Rose Community Foundation.

Capitol Hill United Ministries – a coalition of churches and faith-based service providers located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. www.chumdenver.com

Church and Society Network Advocating for Peace and Justice of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church is a conference committee of clergy and lay charged with encouraging and supporting local church congregations in the development and carrying out of their social justice ministries with the aim of transformation of the society manifesting the reign of God.  www.rmcumc.org/MI/Justice/

The Colorado Council of Churches is a community of communions formed by God, defined by Jesus Christ and shaped by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of enabling the member communions to be a fuller expression of the one Body of Christ than any one communion can be by itself. Through our relationships and our actions together, we shall manifest and give witness to the unity and mission of Christ's Church in Colorado. www.coloradocouncilofchurches.org

Congregation Emanuel - Congregation Emanuel is a synagogue in the Reform Jewish tradition. www.congregationemanuel.com

Denver Urban Ministries – DenUM meets people in their moments of crisis through food, helps people obtain self-sufficiency through their job center, and advocates and educates the public on issues of importance to the clients they serve. www.denum.org

Justice and Peace Ministry Team of the United Church of Christ works with local social justice groups, ecumenical and and community groups on social justice issues.

Jubilee Ministries - Jubilee Ministries is a coalition of Episcopal Churches and faith-based nonprofit agencies with a strong connection to the Episcopal church, working to serve the poor and oppressed people wherever they are located.

Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Colorado – LAM speaks with and for people living in poverty and those with little or no political power.  The purpose of Lutheran Advocacy Ministry is to advocate for just, sound and compassionate public policies which protect human rights and promote responsible care of God's creation. www.lam-co.org

Metro CareRing – Metro CareRing works with individuals and families living in poverty by helping them with food, toiletries, work supportive services, ID documents, and utilities assistance. www.metrocarering.org

Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church - Prairie is a relatively new congregation that meets at Prairie Crossing Elementary School in Parker.  They are a liberal religious community with an emphasis on social justice.  www.prairieuu.org

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church - St. Andrew's is an inclusive urban congregation committed to social justice.  www.standrewdenver.org

Trinity United Methodist Church - www.trinityumc.org

Turnabout Program is located in the heart of Denver and was founded by Trinity United Methodist Church in 1985. It is a service that helps men and women turn their lives around. Turnabout provides support for former offenders who are seeking employment, educational opportunities, hope and dignity.  www.turnaboutprogram.org

Wellshire Presbyterian Church - www.wpcdenver.org