New research shows that social capital — the strength and diversity of a person’s social networks — is one of the strongest ...

In the 1990s, Congress created HOPE VI, a program that demolished old public housing projects and replaced them with more ...

Poverty is a relentless struggle, not just in the U.S. but across the globe. It’s a complex issue that won’t be solved overnight and will likely take years of effort to improve the quality of life for ...

It's May 1958, and 16-year-old Billy Hudson is bloody and battered lying in the dirt near his rural Arkansas home. He's clutching a shotgun, trying to decide whether to kill himself or the father who ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KLEO) — Poverty can make it a struggle to survive, and not everyone sees the crisis firsthand. This escape room has the participants immerse themselves into some people’s reality: ...

OLYMPIA — Activists across Washington have a dream: to end discrimination and alleviate the root causes of systemic poverty across the state. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, nonprofit leaders, ...

In Bangladesh, programs targeting ultra-poor, rural households can help families escape extreme poverty. However, the ...

For many, poverty is a quiet battle, one that is endured rather than spoken about. But for Sophie Rain, a 20-year-old digital entrepreneur and content creator, it is a central part of her origin story ...

Energy poverty is a global issue impacting families in both rich and poor countries, driven by rising energy prices and other factors. An MIT study found that energy coaching combined with smart ...