Fifty-seven years ago, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. Depending on your ideological perspective, the 30 ...

Cyclists toured the rural roads and covered bridges of northern Berks County, all in an effort to help those in need, raising nearly $13,000 at the 15th Annual Brake the Cycle of Poverty Benefit Bike ...

Cyclists toured the rural roads and covered bridges of northern Berks County, all in an effort to help those in need, at the 16th Annual Brake the Cycle of Poverty Benefit Bike Ride for Friend Inc.

Connecticut is often regarded as a “land of opportunity,” home to some of the wealthiest communities in the nation. Yet, behind this prosperity lies a stark contrast—a state where poverty is ...

Nearly 38 million Americans live in poverty today, 60 years after the signing of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The foundational law, signed by LBJ on Aug. 20, 1964, established the War on ...

In the United States, 42 million people are living in poverty. Almost 40% of single-mother households are in poverty, and one in three individuals who experienced poverty as children will remain in ...

Throughout my career, I have valued higher education because it provided me with a vital safety net of security. I come from a family with an extraordinarily strong work ethic, where failure was not ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. This Poverty Awareness Month reminds us that collective ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Last year, Catholic Charities of the Coastal Bend launched a transformative program aimed at reducing poverty and breaking down barriers in the community. Circles of the ...

For 76 years, Israel has grappled with the challenge of poverty. Not only has the state failed to halt or reduce this pervasive issue, but each year brings alarming increases in poverty rates, with ...

Memories of summer typically drum up days at the pool, a melting popsicle that leaves a sweet, sticky smile on a child’s face, and backyard cookouts. But for many parents and guardians summer can be a ...