From "In The thick Of It"

‘The church is on the frontline of efforts to tackle poverty: it is at the heart of poor communities
and shares in their suffering. Pastors and congregations are making a real difference as they roll
their sleeves up, get their hands dirty, offer support and bring communities together. In many
contexts only the church can reach the poorest in this way. And the church could do so much more.
The church as a whole needs to wake up to its God-given mandate and potential to tackle poverty
– at home and overseas ...
THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK, DR JOHN SENTAMU