Faith in Action
Faith in Action, formerly known as Pacific Institute for Community Organization (PICO National Network), is a national network of faith-based community organizations in the United States. The organization is headquartered in Oakland, California, with additional offices in San Diego and Washington, D.C. The organization believes in a society free of economic oppression, racism and discrimination. Its stated mission is "to increase access to health care, improve public schools, make neighborhoods safer, build affordable housing, redevelop communities and revitalize democracy."
| Formation | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Founder | John Baumann |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Community organizing for progressive public policy change |
| Headquarters | Oakland, California |
| Methods | Faith-based community organizing |
Executive Director | Rev. Alvin Herring |
Revenue (2013) | $8,242,723 |
| Website | www |
Faith in Action supports full citizenship for undocumented immigrants. The organization also supports universal health care.
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