In the Gospel, Jesus urges us to bring good news to the poor, liberty to the captives, and new sight to the blind. Living the Gospel means we must take action for justice. Our goal is to ensure the rights of all people to life, food, shelter, work, health care, education, hope and dignity. Advocacy for social justice is based on Gospel principles and Catholic social teaching. It is neither politically right nor left.
Advocacy is a simple act of faith.
This mission of faith moves Catholic Community Services to advocate on behalf of those we serve. Everyone, regardless of title or position, has the power to make change happen. The Essentials of Advocacy Advocacy is speaking out, championing a cause, and pleading one's case or the case of others. We do it every day. It is simply using our powers of persuasion and communicating our views to our elected leaders.