Regular readers of this blog know that I frequently point out that the United States spends a lot more per student than the countries with the best student performance. But you may have also noticed that, in the same breath, I am quick to point out that the level of child poverty in the United …
The 2018 U.S. poverty rate is noteworthy for two reasons: it reflects a continued decline in the U.S. poverty rate since it hit a thirty-year peak in 2010; and, it marks the first time that the poverty rate has returned to pre-Great Recession levels. At 38.1 million people, or 11.8 percent of the population, the 2018 U.S. poverty rate was also statistically significantly lower than in 2017. This analysis characterizes those who were living in poverty in 2018 and builds upon The Hamilton Project’s prior annual analyses of the characteristics of those living in poverty. We utilize the source of official poverty …
According to this first-of-its-kind analysis of rural child poverty rates across America, rural child poverty is much more pervasive than one might think. Poverty affects more than one billion children worldwide, including millions in the U.S. And while most Americans think child poverty is only an urban issue, child poverty rates are higher in rural areas. Nearly 1 …
he COVID-19 pandemic has put a harsh spotlight on the economic, social, and racial inequities in our nation. According to a newly released report entitled Forecasting Poverty Rates During the COVID-19 Crisis by the Center on Poverty and Social Policy (CPSP) at Columbia University, poverty rates in the United States could reach its highest levels in 50 years due to …
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1. We do Assessment/Intake.
2. We check for availability and collect entry fee on https://ablehsc.org. Click the Donate tab.
3. Move into temporary housing.
4. Complete the weekly tasks that consist of ANY of the program areas: Housing, Finance, Food, Health and Wellness, Education, Work, Transportation, Disaster Assistance. You complete tasks by reaching out and discussing what you’ve done. You must do this for at least 30 days and make progress. Upon availability, you will go to the next step.
5. Move into transitional housing and continue to work on specific program tasks and complete assessment with case manager.
6. Prepare for long term housing and complete another assessment.
7. Graduate and prepare for your apartment or rental house. You will receive great gifts to help you in your first month.
The program may be altered and discussed with each participant as needed. We will work hand in hand to ensure you are on the right track. Our goal is to ensure your success and your path to self-sufficiency. We require a minimum of $65 to enter the program. This helps with the programming of the shelter and the funds are tax-exempt.
All shelter vacancies are based on availability.