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Hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion, disabilities, restricted access to participationÌýin the democratic process. These are just some of the many manifestations of poverty. More than 40 million ¾«¶«Ó°Òµns live in poverty, but we can eradicate poverty. AsÌýNelson Mandela said, “Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the action of humanÌýbeings.”

While poverty is a complex social issue, you canÌý.ÌýDon’t have a program?ÌýÌýto have your employer contact our team about bring employee giving to your workplace.ÌýEach of the nonprofits listed below, vetted by ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ’s Charities, are dedicated to helping the impoverished through programs and services concentrated on addressing the root sources of povertyÌýandÌýworking to create sound policy frameworks locally and nationally that will help lift our fellow neighbors, family members, and friends out of poverty so they canÌýlive independent, sustainable lives and contribute to the community.

In recognition of National Poverty in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Awareness Month, which takes place in January each year, join us byÌýsupporting and raising awareness about theseÌýnonprofitsÌýwho are making a difference in the fight to stamp out poverty for good.

ProvideÌýfood andÌýsupportÌýthrough community coordination:Ìý

• Connecticut Food Bank
• Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ
• Food for Others, Inc.Ìý
• Meals on Wheels ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ
• Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry)

ProvideÌýfood, shelter, counseling and support:Ìý

• Feed the Children
• Miriam’s Kitchen
• Salvation Army National Capital Area

Support for individuals and families struggling with poverty:Ìý

• A Wider Circle
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, Inc.
• Christian Appalachian ProjectÌý
• Lorton Community Action Center
• The Shepherd’s Table

Provide affordable housing and support:ÌýÌý

• Good Shepherd HousingÌý
• Rebuilding Together Alexandria
• Rebuilding Together Montgomery County

Fight for Economic Justice and Equality:

• ACLU
• Southern Poverty Law Center
• NAACP
• NAACP LDF

Provide Access to Education and Support Disadvantaged Youth:

• Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)ÌýÌý
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Scholarship Fund – Point FoundationÌý
• Generation HopeÌý
• 100 Black Men of ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµÌý
• The Child & Family Network Centers (CFNC)

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