/tags/poverty Poverty en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-11/east-st-louis-forum-attendees-propose-community-driven-solutions-to-child-poverty Educators, religious leaders and Metro East officials gathered Tuesday in East St. Louis, where the poverty rate for children is three times the national average, to discuss potential solutions. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-11/east-st-louis-forum-attendees-propose-community-driven-solutions-to-child-poverty Lauren Brennecke /economy-business/2024-09-08/east-st-louis-forum-tackle-persistent-childhood-poverty Educators, health officials, lawmakers coming together on Tuesday in East St. Louis, where one in two children live in poverty. Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-08/east-st-louis-forum-tackle-persistent-childhood-poverty Molly Parker /government-politics-issues/2024-06-11/southern-illinois-cairo-poverty-commission-saluki-reporting-network Despite Illinois' plan to reduce poverty in the state, financial problems are worsening for many downstate families as pandemic-era enhanced benefits sunset in the face of rising inflation. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:26:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-11/southern-illinois-cairo-poverty-commission-saluki-reporting-network Lylee Gibbs, Jamilah Lewis, Molly Parker, Julia Rendleman /government-politics-issues/2023-07-17/missouri-turns-down-millions-in-federal-food-aid-for-low-income-children The state said this week it will not participate in a federal program that would provide $120 in benefits to each eligible child, citing administrative hurdles. The decision sparked anger from Missouri parents, who say that officials "basically just robbed us." Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:56:25 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-07-17/missouri-turns-down-millions-in-federal-food-aid-for-low-income-children Clara Bates /government-politics-issues/2022-11-19/nearly-350-000-missouri-children-are-too-poor-to-qualify-for-full-child-tax-credit A new report found many families earn too little to qualify for the $2,000 federal benefit, which is tied to a family’s earnings and income taxes. Nearly a quarter of the Missouri children who fall into the gap are Black — higher than the state's overall population of Black kids. Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:19:30 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-19/nearly-350-000-missouri-children-are-too-poor-to-qualify-for-full-child-tax-credit Clara Bates /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-06-28/what-america-gets-wrong-about-poverty-and-why-that-matters Mark Rank of Washington University's Brown School discusses his new book, "Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty." Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:05:24 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-06-28/what-america-gets-wrong-about-poverty-and-why-that-matters Sarah Fenske /economy-business/2020-08-14/st-louis-nonprofit-to-help-low-income-women-gain-income-and-stability A St. Louis nonprofit plans a six-month training program to help low-income women gain financial stability. Rung for Women will offer 120 women financial literacy classes, health and wellness sessions and career counseling. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:49:07 GMT /economy-business/2020-08-14/st-louis-nonprofit-to-help-low-income-women-gain-income-and-stability Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2018-12-28/project-outreach-st-louis-targets-homelessness-among-3-key-groups A St. Louis non-profit is creating opportunities aimed at reducing homelessness in the city.Project Outreach St. Louis launched in early December with a… Fri, 28 Dec 2018 21:38:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-12-28/project-outreach-st-louis-targets-homelessness-among-3-key-groups Chad Davis /government-politics-issues/2018-10-18/nearly-800-000-missourians-live-in-poverty-housing-advocacy-group-report-says More than half of Missouri’s poorest residents are paying more than half of their yearly income in rent. Non-profit leaders at two Missouri organizations… Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:48:13 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-10-18/nearly-800-000-missourians-live-in-poverty-housing-advocacy-group-report-says Ashley Lisenby /politics-issues/2018-03-15/east-st-louis-moms-team-up-to-challenge-housing-authority-fees Low-income families who live in public housing in East St. Louis are burdened by hidden fees that keep them trapped in debt, according to a survey… Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:07:56 GMT /politics-issues/2018-03-15/east-st-louis-moms-team-up-to-challenge-housing-authority-fees Kae M. Petrin