Poverty and Philanthropy: Strategies for Change

Contributing Organization(s): MDRC


Author(s)/Creator(s): Gordon Berlin

Publishing Date: 2008-10-01

Issue Areas: Poverty and Hunger; Nonprofits and Philanthropy; Men

Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2008 by MDRC. All rights reserved.

This paper traces the economic and social trends that help explain the persistence of poverty, describes some of the unintended consequences of public policies that have exacerbated the challenges facing poor families, and discusses four overarching strategies to address one of the most powerful contributors to poverty: stagnant wages for low-income workers, particularly among men, young men, and men of color.

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Intended Audience: Advocates; College/University Professors; Legislators/Legislative Aids; Policy Professionals; Researchers

Type/Format: Policy Brief; Whitepaper

Language code: English

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