Childhood Poverty
Learn our views on Childhood Poverty.
The Right Choices to Cut Poverty and Restore Shared Prosperity
Half in Ten's 2012 report provides innovative solutions to cutting poverty in America and providing economic opportunities for all.
Current Census Report On Poverty In America
The 2011 Census Bureau Report shows that 46.2 million Americans are currently living in poverty. This report underscores the urgent need to act boldly and quickly to help who were hit hardest by the economic downturn. Click Here to access the full report.
Map the Meal Gap 2013
Check out Feeding America's data and interactive map on Food Insecurity by State, County, and Congressional District.
The Crisis of Poverty In America
More than 46 million Americans live below the official poverty line—which is now approximately $22,314 for a family of four—and 16.4 million children are poor in this country.
Latest News
Congresswoman Lee and Whip Hoyer Introduce “Half-in-Ten Act” to Eliminate Poverty, Combat Inequality
May 23, 2013
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Media Advisory for Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus Press Call on Unemployment, the Ryan Budget, and Increasing Poverty Rates
May 1, 2012
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Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Cut Poverty in Half in Ten Years
Nov 3, 2011
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced legislation to help create pathways out of poverty and realize the goal of cutting poverty in half in a decade.
