Presbyterian Mission Agency Presbytery of Eastern Virginia Archives

Hunger Action Advocate addresses unmet needs of farmworkers in Eastern Virginia

Posted December 5th, 2024

As a hunger action advocate for the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia, Jessica Fitzgerald loves to collect goods for farm laborers and their families, particularly migrants and seasonal workers who contribute to the state’s agriculture industry.

Youth impacted by gun violence speak during Triennium webinar

Posted July 23rd, 2019

As Kaaleah J. from the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia spoke, photos of her father appeared on a screen above the stage in Purdue University’s Eliza Fowler Hall and he could be heard rapping, “When I’m gone, will they remember me?”

Hunger Action Advocate encourages churches to get involved

Posted July 28th, 2016

If Jessica Fitzgerald asks your church to get involved in hunger and poverty issues in your community, be prepared to say yes. No is not an answer she will accept. Fitzgerald is the Hunger Action Advocate for the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia. It’s one of many hats she wears for the presbytery and she’s gotten quite good at it the past five years.