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UNC to Continue Work on Poverty

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 9, 2015 | UNC

Many UNC faculty members, and citizen across the state, have expressed concern recently with the decision from the Board of Governors to close three centers across the UNC System. UNC Faculty Chair Doctor Bruce Cairns tells...

Carrboro High Student Lobbies D.C. For Global Change

Posted by Staff | Jan 20, 2015 | International

A Carrboro High School student went to Washington last week to press for change on issues of poverty, hunger and climate change.

Common Themes Develop Among 2015 Priorities

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 1, 2015 | Local Government

Flipping the calendar to a new year can cause reflection over what happened over the previous 12 months. It can provide a clean slate for starting new. And it can present new challenges. Managing growth and fighting poverty are...

Zones Chosen By FSA Council To Create Pipeline to Success for Children

Posted by Blake Hodge | Dec 16, 2014 | News, Pre-K - 12 Education

FSA Council has chosen two zones to begin a pilot program aimed at creating a pipeline to success for children living in poverty.

OC Health Department Wants To Tackle Growing Poverty

Posted by Staff | Sep 23, 2014 | Health

The number of people living in poverty grew more in North Carolina than anywhere else in the nation.

Orange County’s Biggest Hidden Issue: Part II

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 24, 2014 | Aaron Keck

Orange County’s biggest unreported problem? Poverty, according to most of you.

Orange County Wealthy On Average, But Poverty Still Lingers

Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 29, 2013 | Business

Orange County is the wealthiest county in the state by per capita income–but our poverty rate is also above the state average, and it’s not just students.

Wealth Disparity In Chapel Hill: A Widening Gap

Posted by Staff | Apr 26, 2013 | Community Forum

CHAPEL HILL – Orange County is one of the wealthiest counties in the state—but when affluence is prevalent in an area, poverty and those affected by it can be pushed aside. Jamie Rohe is the Homeless Program Coordinator...

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