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On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Kimberly Burge (left) of Washington, DC and Cecilia Wangeci (right) of Bowling Green, KY prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
Leaders of anti-poverty organizations gather in Washington DC to challenge the new congress and 2016 presidential candidates to make hunger and poverty a national priority. Joseph Molieri/Bread for the World
The Circle of Protection prayed with members of the Senate as they prepare to vote for the Health Care Bill (Tessa Cannon / Bread for the World )
The Circle of Protection prayed with members of the Senate as they prepare to vote for the Health Care Bill (Tessa Cannon / Bread for the World )
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Claire Johnson (in white blouse) and Jake Swanton (in gray jacket), staffers for Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). The Gathering participants urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick, a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
A participant addresses James Ulwick. She was joined by over 25 other Maryland residents at the Lobby Day visit.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
The Circle of Protection prayed with members of the Senate as they prepare to vote for the Health Care Bill (Tessa Cannon / Bread for the World )
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Kimberly Burge (left) of Washington, DC and Cecilia Wangeci (right) of Bowling Green, KY prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Claire Johnson (in white blouse) and Jake Swanton (in gray jacket), staffers for Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). The Gathering participants urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
Leaders of anti-poverty organizations gather in Washington DC to challenge the new congress and 2016 presidential candidates to make hunger and poverty a national priority. Joseph Molieri/Bread for the World
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA-31) and presented him with an award from Bread for the World. They urged the Congressman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
From left to right are Rev. David Beckmann, Rev. William Epps, Walter Contreras, Congressman Becerra, Bread staffer Ricardo Moreno and Abraham Bejarano. Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Kimberly Burge (left) of Washington, DC and Cecilia Wangeci (right) of Bowling Green, KY prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Kimberly Burge (left) of Washington, DC and Cecilia Wangeci (right) of Bowling Green, KY prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Cecilia Wangeci (upper right, in white sweater) of Bowling Green, KY and other participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.
Photo by Jim Stipe
Leaders of anti-poverty organizations gather in Washington DC to challenge the new congress and 2016 presidential candidates to make hunger and poverty a national priority. Joseph Molieri/Bread for the World
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) met with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
Shown is Congressman Guthrie and Cecilia Wangeci.
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) met with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants from Colorado met with Claire Johnson (in white blouse) and Jake Swanton (not shown), staffers for Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). The Gathering participants urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Phil Goemer (left) of Longmont, CO hands staffer Claire Johnson a group of letters written by members of his church for Senator Udall. Photo by Jim Stipe
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Here Beverley Booth (left) of Tallahasee, FL and Cecilia Wangeci of Bowling Green, KY clap during the morning session which prepared them and other participants for their afternoon lobby meetings.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick, a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Shown is Shirley Reed as she makes a point to James Ulwick.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Tara Marks (center left) of Pittsburgh, PA and Molly Marsh (center right) of Washington, DC and other participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Cecilia Wangeci (right) of Bowling Green, KY and other participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) met with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
Leaders of anti-poverty organizations gather in Washington DC to challenge the new congress and 2016 presidential candidates to make hunger and poverty a national priority. Joseph Molieri/Bread for the World
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) met with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants from Colorado met with Claire Johnson (in white blouse) and Jake Swanton (not shown), staffers for Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). The Gathering participants urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Phil Goemer (left) of Longmont, CO reads out loud to staffer Claire Johnson a letter written by a 12-year-old urging Sen. Udall to do something about hunger. Goemer hand-delivered a group of letters written to Senator Udall by members of his church. Photo by Jim Stipe
Cecilia Wangeci, (left) from Kenya but currently attending school in Bowling Green, KY, and Kimberly Burge (right) from Washington, DC, wait for a bus on Lobby Day.
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Claire Johnson (in white blouse) and Jake Swanton (in gray jacket), staffers for Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). The Gathering participants urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA-31) and presented him with an award from Bread for the World. They urged the Congressman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
From left to right are Congressman Becerra, Walter Contreras, Bread staffer Ricardo Moreno and Abraham Bejarano. Photo by Jim Stipe
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Here Beverley Booth (left) of Tallahasee, FL and Cecilia Wangeci of Bowling Green, KY (center) raise their hands during the morning session which prepared them and other participants for their afternoon lobby meetings.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick (in checkered shirt), a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Over 25 Maryland residents attend the Lobby Day visit.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Bread for the World staffer Larry Hollar (standing) answers questions as the participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Claire Johnson (in white blouse) and Jake Swanton (in gray jacket), staffers for Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). The Gathering participants urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA-31) and presented him with an award from Bread for the World. They urged the Congressman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
From left to right are Walter Contreras, Bread staffer Ricardo Moreno, an unidentified Becerra staffer, Rev. David Beckmann and Rev. William Epps. (Congressman Becerra's back is to the camera). Photo by Jim Stipe
The Circle of Protection prayed with members of the Senate as they prepare to vote for the Health Care Bill (Tessa Cannon / Bread for the World )
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) met with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Bread for the World staffer Larry Hollar (standing) answers questions as the participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants enter the office of Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). They set up a meeting to urge the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Cecilia Wangeci (right) of Bowling Green, KY and other participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.
Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants from Colorado met with Claire Johnson (in white blouse) and Jake Swanton (in gray jacket), staffers for Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). The Gathering participants urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Speaking (in pink blouse) is Pauleta Terven, Colorado Springs, CO. Photo by Jim Stipe
On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick (in checkered shirt), a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.
Over 25 Maryland residents attend the Lobby Day visit.
Photo by Jim Stipe