These are the voices of America's invisible poor. Here are their stories, in their own voices: the men, women, and children of America's poverty.
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The real sagas of America's poor - in their own words. Read and hear their compelling stories. Submit your own now.
A Story of Hope from Hawaii
Cruzanta Mercado and Paul Abiley live with their three year old son in a plywood...
State By State Stats & Data
Learn about federal and state anti-poverty legislation. See what is happening in your state.
Poverty In America: State-By-State
How impoverished is your state? Where does it rank nationally? Explore poverty in America using our interactive maps.