Kalamazoo, Regional and National Highlights

• Blog 03/09/10 - Asset requirements create obstacles for those needing aid
  As the Great Recession ensnares more middle-class families, how far does a family need to fall before the public safety net kicks in?

• Blog 03/07/10 - Poetry on poverty from Japan
  In his poetry, Basho-san explored many human feelings including compassion for the problems of the poor

• Blog 03/06/10 - Poverty rates in great start readiness programs
  A report lists and ranks school districts participating in the Great Starts Readiness program by their percentage of children served in the program who come from families in poverty