American Poverty
OUR MISSIONTO USE VISUAL MEDIA TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES, DISPEL INACCURATE AND DESTRUCTIVE STEREOTYPES ABOUT POOR PEOPLE AND ENCOURAGE ACTION TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY.
During the Great Depression, photographers created riveting images chronicling the desperation of those times. Pictures helped mold the nation’s collective memory and conscience. Seventy years later, the plight and potential of the least fortunate members of our communities is mostly unseen and ignored, and photographers are once again poised to jump-start a national conversation about the issue of poverty.
AmericanPoverty.org is a non-profit alliance of photojournalists using visual storytelling to raise awareness about “how the other half lives.” Joining us are renowned American writers, filmmakers and educators, all of whom seek to alleviate poverty and make it a national priority. Together we are working to dispel stereotypes and encourage actions that can create lasting impact in the lives of disadvantaged people.
During the Great Depression, photographers created riveting images chronicling the desperation of those times. Pictures helped mold the nation’s collective memory and conscience. Seventy years later, the plight and potential of the least fortunate members of our communities is mostly unseen and ignored, and photographers are once again poised to jump-start a national conversation about the issue of poverty.
AmericanPoverty.org is a non-profit alliance of photojournalists using visual storytelling to raise awareness about “how the other half lives.” Joining us are renowned American writers, filmmakers and educators, all of whom seek to alleviate poverty and make it a national priority. Together we are working to dispel stereotypes and encourage actions that can create lasting impact in the lives of disadvantaged people.
Coalition on Human Needs
About CHN
The Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) is an alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies which address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable populations. The Coalition's members include civil rights, religious, labor and professional organizations and those concerned with the well being of children, women, the elderly and people with disabilities.
The Home Depot Foundation
The Home Depot Foundation has paired with Habitat for Humanity International to start “Repair Corps,” a program to fix up U.S. military veterans’ homes.
The partnership includes $1.5 million in funding from Atlanta-based The Home Depot Inc.’s (NYSE: HD) charitable arm plus volunteer help from the home improvement retailer’s employees
The partnership includes $1.5 million in funding from Atlanta-based The Home Depot Inc.’s (NYSE: HD) charitable arm plus volunteer help from the home improvement retailer’s employees
Feeding America
Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food
banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.
banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.