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Where's all that oil spill waste going? Much of it to 'communities of color,' study finds
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
An analysis by Robert Bullard of the Environmental Justice Resource Center of Clark Atlanta University has made a provocative and, no doubt, controversial finding: Click here to read more...
 
Senate mulls 40% Cut to LIHEAP on Thursday, July 29
Friday, July 30, 2010
Dear friends -- This is an urgent appeal. For the last three days I've been in Washington, DC, for the first-ever Summer Action Day for LIHEAP. Late yesterday we learned that the US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee 'scored' LIHEAP @ $3.3 billion nationally for fiscal year 2011. This is a -40% cut from today's $5.1 billion appropriation, and is likely
 
Poverty, more than race tied to HIV
Monday, July 19, 2010

Poverty is perhaps the most important factor in whether inner-city heterosexuals are infected with the AIDS virus, according to the first government study of its kind.  Click here to read more...

 
Alabama's families affected by the Oil Spill get help
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
In Bayou La Batre, Alabama, fishermen are forced out of work by the BP oil spill, leaving numerous families without income. Click here to read more....
 
Poverty reduction expert challenges Alabama
Monday, June 28, 2010
A national poverty reduction expert gave the state kudos for its success in taking steps to help Alabama’s impoverished. Click to read more...
 
2010 Child Well-Being Index
Friday, June 25, 2010
The rate of children living in poverty in 2010 will be the highest in 20 years. According to the 2010 annual release of the Foundation for Child Development-- Child Well-Being Index (CWI). The Child Well is the first report to offer comprehensive data on the impact of the Great Recession on American children's quality-of-life. Click here to read more...
 
JCCEO, the Community Action Agency of Jefferson County is using CSBG-ARRA funding to partner with the West End Neighborhood to develop a Community Garden.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
 
"The Cycle of Service”
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
“The Cycle of Service” is designed to raise awareness, funds for home repair and has a goal to end the cycle of poverty in our state. Click here to read more...
 
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