Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America

Poverty: A moral and social crisis threatening our country

Across the country, local Catholic Charities agencies, on the frontlines during this economic crisis, continue to struggle to meet the increased needs of individuals and working families. Waiting lists are growing, agency staff are distressed and discouraged, and food vouchers are disappearing.

Scarce and dwindling revenue sources from state/federal government, individuals, and corporations threaten programs, services, and staff. Social services are on the edge, wondering how they will continue to be able to serve their communities.

Read our Latest Snapshot Report

Slideshow: The faces of poverty in America

Photos by AmericanPoverty.org

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» Climate Change 
Find out how going green can reduce poverty.

» Washington Weekly
Read the most recent issue of our weekly eNewsletter to see what's happening on Capitol Hill.

» Cycling for Change
Read about the group of volunteers reducing poverty one mile at a time.

» Poverty in America: A Threat to the Common Good
Download our issue brief which outlines poverty in this nation as an ongoing disaster that threatens the health and well-being of our country.

» Endorse the Campaign
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