“Marry Your Baby Daddy Day”
As Mother’s Day approaches, we take a look at a movement that honors mothers who marry their “baby daddies.”
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Robin Hood’s New CEO
The Robin Hood Foundation has fought against poverty in New York City for almost 30 years. Now, as the new CEO at the helm of the organization- Wes Moore shares his vision for the Foundation’s future.
Bergen County Ends Chronic Homelessness
According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Bergen County has ended chronic homelessness, which it defines as “long-term homelessness among people with disabilities and other complex needs.”
Will You Retire Into Poverty?
1 in 5 elderly New Yorkers live in poverty. Will you be one? Can you afford to retire? We break down the problems and offer solutions with AARP Director Beth Finkel.
Robin Hood Gives Back
Instead of taking from the poor and giving to the rich, The Robin Hood Foundation has started a new initiative to help New Yorker’s access government funds they didn’t know they qualified for. Find out how.
Lawmakers Hear About Impact of Food Insecurity on College Campuses
A study by the College and University Food Bank Alliance found that 48 percent of college students reported experiencing food insecurity. Rutgers and Montclair State University each have food pantries available to help.
Reinventing Hope
He grew up in a life of poverty, drugs and jail, but chased his dreams to become a voice for his community. As part of our ongoing initiative, Chasing the Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America, we share the story…
Haves and Have Nots: A PBS NewsHour Weekend Special
A PBS NewsHour Weekend special
St. James Food Program Fights Off Financial Woes, Continues Providing Services
The agency runs on a tight $600,000 a year budget. There's not a lot of wiggle room when programs cost almost $25,000 a month to run. And since 2008, the number of clients at St. James Social Services has almost…
From Poverty to Stardom
Find out how one boy sung his way from poverty to center stage at the Metropolitan Opera.
Barren Food Pantries
Food pantries in Brooklyn and Staten Island are going bare, leaving those in need hungry for the holidays. How bad is the situation, and what can you do to help?
BUSTED #5: Breaking News Consumer’s Handbook- Poverty in America Edition (LISTEN)
When reporting on poverty, the media fall into familiar traps and pundits make prescriptions that disregard the facts.