Poverty Information, Survival Guides, and Commentary

If you know a senior citizen who may be struggling financially, please reach out by sharing this information about senior citizen food assistance programs across the country.

Poverty kills more people every year than any other cause and contributes to even more deaths. Why doesn't anybody care?

Jonathan Swift’s satirical essay serves to demonstrate how Ireland’s poverty under England’s Penal Law system has forced many of the Irish people to accept and commit otherwise repulsive feats in order to survive. It serves as a satirical critique of the system.

Have you wondered why people living on the street don't just get jobs and stop being homeless? Learn about homeless employment statistics, the barriers to employment they must overcome, and share your solutions in the comments.

Some of my opinions as to why so many people in America seem to have no empathy for homeless people despite being mere paychecks away from the circumstance themselves.

A look at a growing problem in the United States and elsewhere. The homeless are a part of the fabric of this nation and yet what to do about it?

Have you ever wondered why people become homeless? This article explains just a few of the most common causes of home loss for people living in the United States. Some of them may surprise you.

This essay looks at how little mainstream media covers issues of poverty and the reasons why. Certain factors determine whether a conflict gets covered by the media, this essay details those factors.

There are several deep-rooted causes of Indian poverty. Some have historical roots and others derive strength from socio-political structures. Lack of effective governance and corruption has only sustained Indian poverty.

What daily concerns do homeless people face? Homelessness can happen to anyone, so it’s best to be prepared by knowing some survival skills.

Learn some of the most common stereotypes, myths, and misconceptions about homeless people in America. Weigh in with your opinions in the comments.

EBT cards allow recipients to choose the foods they will eat. A box of ready-made items takes away free choice and will truly be a handout.

Poverty cycles, discrimination, social privilege, and other social controversies come to light when examining the social structure of life in the United States. Rather than considering these as random occurrences, we can identify them as systematic shortcomings fueled by an imperfect culture.

Learn who the homeless people in this country are and how much our public assistance programs cost. The truth may surprise you.

Being homeless is hard enough without the extra unneeded questions. Here are some things you should avoid saying.

Do you struggle to determine whether or not you should give money to homeless people? I did until I had this experience.