ANCOP
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ANCOP stands for Answering the Cry of the Poor.
It is a Catholic non-profit organization that dedicates itself to proclaiming CHRIST and the Christian faith by uplifting the plight of the poor. ANCOP Foundation (USA) Inc. is one of the social ministries of Couples For Christ-USA (CFC-USA).
The major programs of ANCOP U.S.A. for the benefit of the poor:- Child Sponsorship Program (CSP) – poor children in the Philippines are sponsored by volunteer donors through ANCOP so these children could go to school for free in the elementary, high school or college/vocational level.
- Community Development Program (CDP) - poor families are provided with shelter or housing by establishing communities of 30 to 50 families each.
- ANCOP Health – this program aims to support and promote a culture of health consciousness in poor communities by advocating and implementing good health practices such as hygiene, nutrition and preventive health care leading to a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. In the US, we support feeding program for the poorest of the poor,
- Values formation seminars along the path of Christian living are part of both programs.
- North America Walk for the Poor – this project is initiated in 2010 by Couples for Christ and is launched by ANCOP U.S.A. and ANCOP Canada to raise funds. Participants walk 3 miles with sponsors solicited beforehand. Funds collected from participants and sponsors go to ANCOP programs. This is an annual activity of ANCOP.
You may direct your inquiries to Joel & Jenny David, the local contacts at Blessed Sacrament at joelreyd@yahoo.com or (919) 308-0453.
For more information on ANCOP: http://www.ancopusa.org/