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COVID
Guaranteed Income
California
2023
In one California city, offering free cash helped fight poverty and COVID
April 11, 2023

In one California city, offering free cash helped fight poverty and COVID

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Immigration
Poverty Measurement
Public Benefits
2023
Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families
April 5, 2023

Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families

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Aging
Public Benefits
Georgia
2023
Low income home energy assistance cooling program open for senior citizens
April 3, 2023

Low income home energy assistance cooling program open for senior citizens

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Higher Education
Public Benefits
Arkansas
2023
Non-profit awards nearly 400 scholarships to low-income, single parents in Arkansas
March 31, 2023

Non-profit awards nearly 400 scholarships to low-income, single parents in Arkansas

In the News
COVID
Poverty Measurement
California
2023
Some Bay Area Populations Struggling Financially in Post-COVID Economy: Report
March 29, 2023

Some Bay Area Populations Struggling Financially in Post-COVID Economy: Report

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Higher Education
2023
Many colleges hiked tuition for low-income students. Why did wealthier peers get more aid?
March 28, 2023

Many colleges hiked tuition for low-income students. Why did wealthier peers get more aid?

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Child and Youth Well-Being
Education
Hunger
2023
USDA Proposes Expanding School Meal Programs in Low-Income Areas
March 24, 2023

USDA Proposes Expanding School Meal Programs in Low-Income Areas

In the News
COVID
Housing
Politics
Poverty Measurement
2023
Despite a Recent Push for More Programs, Poverty, Homelessness, and Incarceration Rates Continue to Soar Post-Pandemic
March 16, 2023

Despite a Recent Push for More Programs, Poverty, Homelessness, and Incarceration Rates Continue to Soar Post-Pandemic

In the News
COVID
Public Benefits
Minnesota
2023
10 charged in scheme to defraud food program for low-income children in Minnesota
March 13, 2023

10 charged in scheme to defraud food program for low-income children in Minnesota