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In spite of the seemingly limitless prosperity that many Americans
enjoy, millions of others are going hungry, foregoing medical care,
doing without winter coats and gloves, struggling to break free from
poverty.
With nearly 36 million residents, Poverty, USA, is the
largest state in America. Today, 12.9 million children -- 1 in 6
-- live in poverty. Yet a recent Gallup poll found that only
5% of Americans believe poverty and homelessness are important problems
for the country.
To bring attention to this forgotten state, the Catholic Campaign
for Human Development (CCHD) has designated January as Poverty
in America Awareness Month. During this special month of observance,
CCHD will devote its efforts to heightening the nation's understanding
of the breadth and depth of the problems of poverty by:
- releasing a new public opinion survey
and powerful public education campaign
designed to raise awareness of the state of poverty in America.
- encouraging the editorial media
to focus on poverty.
- educating the public to be sensitive to the needs of those
in poverty and to treat poor people with respect.
- holding activities in Catholic schools and public settings
to make sure poverty is top-of-mind for all Americans.
You can help promote Poverty in
America Awareness Month.
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