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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Center for Economic Opportunity
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.
A New Use for Food Trucks: Feeding Hungry Students in the Summer
Governing, July 13, 2018
For three families, Tulsa experiment offers chance to grasp American dream
Christian Science Monitor, July 3, 2018
More Cities Are Focusing on Wealth-Building at an Early Age
Next City, June 12, 2018
NYC wants to add payment chips to its municipal ID cards
StateScoop, May 31, 2018
Tulsa experiment: Can investing in children early reverse poverty cycle?
Christian Science Monitor, April 13, 2018

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