2021 virtual offering of letters
The coronavirus pandemic has made glaringly obvious systemic weaknesses that are causing profound hardship and suffering. Hunger is reaching historic levels as the pandemic continues to devastate entire communities. As people of faith, we know that these crises are contrary to God’s plans for us, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).
The 2021 Bread for the World Offering of Letters (letter-writing campaign) asks Congress to take two steps toward ending hunger and deprivation:
The expanded Child Tax Credit is especially needed now also, as the pandemic leaves many American families struggling to meet even their most basic needs. The expanded credit benefits both the neediest families and middle-class families, increases the amount allotted for each child, and is paid in monthly installments (better aligning with the timing of regular expenses than a one-time credit during tax season). This measure will dramatically reduce childhood poverty and all the societal problems that flow from it. Moreover, the long-standing experience of other nations shows that tremendous benefits flow from such programs even in “normal” times, thus the need to make the expanded credit permanent. Click here for more general information on the expanded Child Tax Credit or here for more information about how the credit will help needy families.
The 2021 Bread for the World Offering of Letters (letter-writing campaign) asks Congress to take two steps toward ending hunger and deprivation:
- increase U.S. leadership and funding for global nutrition programs, and
- make permanent the expansion of the Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan.
The expanded Child Tax Credit is especially needed now also, as the pandemic leaves many American families struggling to meet even their most basic needs. The expanded credit benefits both the neediest families and middle-class families, increases the amount allotted for each child, and is paid in monthly installments (better aligning with the timing of regular expenses than a one-time credit during tax season). This measure will dramatically reduce childhood poverty and all the societal problems that flow from it. Moreover, the long-standing experience of other nations shows that tremendous benefits flow from such programs even in “normal” times, thus the need to make the expanded credit permanent. Click here for more general information on the expanded Child Tax Credit or here for more information about how the credit will help needy families.
To sign the virtual letter provided by Bread for the World, simply go to bread.org/go.
Keep in mind that the letter can be customized. Adding a personal comment or story will increase the effectiveness of your letter.
Finally, please pass along this call to action to others. There is strength in numbers! Thank you for helping God’s hungry children.
Finally, please pass along this call to action to others. There is strength in numbers! Thank you for helping God’s hungry children.
