Providing for the Poor and Vulnerable

All people must have access to basic human needs to ensure they can live in a dignified manner. Whether in public policymaking or state budget decisions, the Church urges particular concern for the poor, the vulnerable, and those who lack basic necessities. To provide for the poor and vulnerable and ensure basic human needs are available for all, MCC supports:

• Tax policies that support marriage, families, and low-income residents.
• The allocation of state budget resources to provide critical services for vulnerable persons, especially healthcare, food, and heating assistance.
• Energy policies and regulations which promote competition, support for low-income ratepayers, and foster environmental stewardship.
• The right to exercise religious conscience in the provision of publicly funded services.
• Regulatory legislation that will protect the faith-based mission of churches and institutions.
• Maintenance of the tax-exempt status for nonprofit organizations.
• Access to safe drinking water and fresh food for families and individuals.
• Affordable, accessible housing and transportation options for low- and moderate-income Michiganders.
• Fair and adequate working conditions for all employees.
• Policies that foster and promote employment opportunities.
• Protecting the residents of our state from policies that prey upon the vulnerable, such as predatory payday lending.