The lack of food, and especially the lack of healthy food, is a constant challenge for millions of American families even in the best of times. This year, as we all know, has been far from the best of times. Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic...
As I think about this Poverty 101 Blog it can sometimes be difficult to know what to talk about. The reality is that there are so many things to choose from that it can be overwhelming. Kind of like that kid who walks into a...
A number of year ago I was teaching a Poverty 101 session and we were having a little Q & A at the end when I was asked what should have been a simple question. The woman wanted to know what our goal was in...
In my last post I mentioned that there were two things I want everyone to remember from Poverty 101. The first is that “It’s all about relationships.” The second is that “Poverty is Complex.” Everyone who has lived in poverty, everyone who studies poverty, everyone who...
In the day and age we live in, everyone wants to get their information in small chunks that don’t take much time to digest. This is a particular challenge for me as someone whose job it is to teach about complex subjects like poverty. I...
If you've been around Shepherd, you have probably heard about our Poverty 101 training. This unique training helps challenge stereotypes about poverty and ultimately gives you a better understanding of the poverty mindset. If we are going to break the cycle of poverty in the...
As we work to break the cycle of poverty with our neighborhood families, various partnerships become crucial. In order for us to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic needs of our neighbors, we must work together with experienced partners. One of those partnerships is HATCH,...
A recent study in Minneapolis, Minnesota showed that children growing up in poverty were greatly affected by extra nurturing. Providing physical safety, emotional encouragement, and academic assistance can help prepare children for a more resilient life. We know that it takes 8 significant, positive relationships...
