Most people will experience some form of financial hardship at some point in their lives. As we examine the factors which lead to economic insecurity, we discover that the familiar images of who lives in poverty no longer apply in today’s world of unaffordable housing, crippling college debt, climate change and other forms of systematic marginalization. These hardships are reflected all around us – and perhaps in the mirror.
While there is no panacea for poverty in America, we can still contribute to solutions, starting with opening our eyes and ears to the stories of others. We also hope you’ll explore the select opportunities here to support initiatives and organizations that are succeeding in empowering people to overcome their challenges. They and the people they’re helping are proof that Americans should never stop dreaming.