John Edwards - National Poverty Action Day

[waiting for hope]

John Edwards One Corps Members,

Throughout this campaign and his career, John Edwards has made eradicating poverty a top priority. After announcing his candidacy in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans several months ago, John has used every opportunity to draw attention to the injustices faced by 37 million Americans who wake up in poverty every morning. Last Friday, he returned to New Orleans to talk about his plans for ending poverty in America, and to roll up his sleeves to help those in need today.

This month, John's asking all of us to do the same as part of our National Poverty Action Day on Saturday, May 19. We've put together a simple, powerful plan to combat the worst effects of poverty in our communities today while building the support we need to end poverty in America tomorrow, and we need you to take the lead.

On, Saturday, May 19th, John Edwards One Corps members will be gathering outside of supermarkets nationwide to collect food goods for a local food bank, pass out information about the Edwards plan to end poverty, and sign up people who want to join the cause.

To pull this off, we're counting on you to step forward and organize an event in your area. Hosting an event is easy, but we can't move forward without you. You can sign up and find all the materials you need at:

http://blog.johnedwards.com/oc/poverty

Organizing a National Poverty Action Day event is as easy as these four simple steps:
Pick a location (preferably in front of a grocery store so you can ask people to donate food items) and check with the owner to make sure it's okay for you to set up a table there

Post your event on our website so others in your area can join you

Find your local America's Second Harvest food bank or other food drop-off center so you know where you're going to take the goods you collect on the 19th (we can help with this!)

Print out fliers and sign up sheets to bring with you for your Day of Action table
While speaking to the National Press Club last year, John stated: "Poverty is the great moral issue of our time, and we all have an obligation to do something about it." And true to form, John Edwards is doing something about it. He's offered a bold and detailed plan to end poverty completely within 30 years, he's released a book called "Ending Poverty In America" that brings together a collection of innovative ideas about how to fight poverty, and numerous times he's rolled up his sleeves and taken action to help stop poverty today. Are you ready to join him?

Please stand with us on May 19th to fight poverty in our local communities:

http://blog.johnedwards.com/oc/poverty

This campaign is about taking action today to fight for the change that can't wait until we elect a new president. If each of us takes small steps in our own communities, we can make a huge impact. Together - as One Corps - we can begin to eradicate poverty and help build the one America we all believe in.

Thanks for taking action,

-George Stern
John Edwards One Corps Director

Tomorrow Begins Today! Whatever many of you may have to say about him, you have to admit, he has the right idea.

[Mark Twain Girl]

1. Kick! n/t

[Sapphire Blue]

2. #5 :)

Ending Poverty in America

JOHN EDWARDS for PRESIDENT 2008

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Transformational Change For America And The World - JOHN EDWARDS 08

"I'm proposing we set a national goal of eliminating poverty in the next 30 years." - JOHN EDWARDS 08

Silence is Betrayal - JOHN EDWARDS 08

[jsamuel]

8. I love seeing all those bouncy's

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[UrbScotty]

3. What I like about John Edwards...

...is that more than many politicians, he's a do-er. There are those who say, "Oh when I'm President I'll work to end poverty," etc., etc. Edwards says, "Let's end poverty. Here are ways you can help." He doesn't pretend that he alone can fix poverty (or global warming, etc.); rather, he invites others - those of us who are not politicians, consultants, what have you - to help make a difference.

[Blackhatjack]

4. His approach reminds me of John F. Kennedy and his approach

We need to change the emphasis to what we as a people can do for our country, and benefit all of its citizens.

[waiting for hope]

6. I believe the Republican way is

to have all things given...i.e. jobs not earned, elections stolen....

When Edwards announced in December and after watching his video in the Ninth Ward, the first thing I thought of was what Kennedy said, ..."And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you-- ask what you can do for your country."

Inspiring.

[JNelson6563]

5. I applaud any and all such efforts!

:toast:

[jsamuel]

9. really now... Colbert would never fly under Stewart

He wouldn't have it.

[Solly Mack]

7. k/r