Free “Understanding Poverty” training at Mineral Area College on May 7 offers a poverty simulation, Bridges Out of Poverty ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis is once again in the national spotlight for crime. A University of Memphis professor has a simple answer for what's driving the problem: poverty. New federal data show the Mid ...

About 43 million people — or 12.9% of Americans — lived in poverty last year. That’s according to this week’s release of the Census Bureau’s Supplemental Poverty Measure, a more comprehensive measure ...

It’s imperative that agencies fighting poverty in Madison County work together, according to local advocates. Fostering that sense of unity is one of the goals behind Second Harvest Food ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aisha Nyandoro is a leading voice on equitable economic policies. A recent AP-NORC poll reveals a pervasive misunderstanding about ...

Holiday poverty is a growing concern that affects many families during the festive season. While the holidays are often associated with joy and celebration, for some, they bring significant financial ...