poverty

Education Gap Between Rich And Poor

Citing research by Sean Reardon at Stanford University, an article in the New York Times reports that the achievement gap between rich and poor children is widening.

2012/03/07

(Operation Rice Bowl boxes. Credit: Lynne Adkins)

‘Operation Rice Bowl’ Begins

By Lynne Adkins PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Catholic Relief Services begin “Operation Rice Bowl” this month to raise money to feed the hungry around the world. Following a blessing on Tuesday, the cardboard rice bowls were […]

2012/02/01

Not A Holiday For Everyone

While many of us are giving thanks for an abundance of food and opportunity, we must remember those less fortunate. Informed citizens must encourage legislators to deal with poverty issues.

2011/11/23

Survey: 1 In 4 Philadelphians Living In Poverty

27-percent of Philadelphians live below the poverty line. It’s a number that has risen four percent in the last 10 years, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report, released today.

2011/09/22

(File photo: job seekers at a career fair. Credit: Kevork Djansezian/ Getty Images)

Area Expert Says Joblessness Is Swelling Nation’s Poverty Rolls

The US Census Bureau reports that in 2010, more than 46 million people were living in poverty — an increase of 3 million in just one year, and a 27-year high.

2011/09/13

BLOG: Famine In Africa

The article attached to this blog post is one I came across last week and has haunted me ever since. It is about the drought and resulting famine in Africa and the tortured choices mothers are making in an effort to save the lives of some of their children over others.

2011/08/15