This section focuses on original and creative practices in combating poverty. Topics include housing, living wage movements, community wealth creation, health insurance, childcare, individual development accounts, literacy programs, legal aid, homelessness, neighborhood development, subsidies, social services, welfare rights, educational and workforce development, and social justice.

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Innovations in American Government Awards, January 1, 2011

Poverty remains a persistent problem throughout the nation and has only worsened with the recent economic downturn.
The Homeless Get Sick; ‘Street Medicine’ Is There for Them
Stateline, September 18, 2018
How Baltimore City Started Listening to Its Residents about Food Policy
Next City, September 14, 2018
Santa Monica Offers Cash to Help Seniors Struggling With Rent
August 27, 2018
To Solve Food Access Problem, Cincy Neighborhood Looks to Model from Spain
Next City, August 7, 2018
Mobile Food Banks Roll to Isolated, Rural Poor
Stateline, July 16, 2018

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