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What is Poverty?

What is Poverty?. Poverty is hunger Poverty is lack of shelter Poverty is being sick and not able to see a doctor Poverty is not knowing how to read Poverty is not having a job Poverty is fear for the future Poverty is living one day at a time Poverty is powerlessness

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What is Poverty?

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  1. What is Poverty? • Poverty is hunger • Poverty is lack of shelter • Poverty is being sick and not able to see a doctor • Poverty is not knowing how to read • Poverty is not having a job • Poverty is fear for the future • Poverty is living one day at a time • Poverty is powerlessness • Poverty is lack of representation • Poverty is lack of freedom • Poverty is a situation people want to escape • Poverty is a call to action

  2. 2009 Federal Poverty Guideline For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person

  3. Who are the Minnesotans Experiencing Poverty?

  4. Poverty in Minnesota Individuals experiencing poverty in Minnesota: 506,000(2008 US Census bureau) 563,000 (2009 US Census bureau)

  5. Poverty and Race 2008 Poverty rate among white Minnesotans: 6thlowest in the nation

  6. Poverty and Race2008 Poverty rate among African Americans in Minnesota: 3rdhighest in the nation

  7. Poverty and Gender2008 1 in 4 women over 16 years of age is experiencing poverty

  8. Poverty and Gender A single female-headed household with children under age 5 is 12 times more likely to be experiencing poverty

  9. 2009 Poverty Data Check www.halfinten.org for state and local data

  10. •Overall child poverty rate of 20.7% •Child poverty rates by race •African-American: 35.7% •Hispanic: 33.1% •Asian: 14.0% •White: 11.9% American Indian: NA Child Poverty in the United States in 2009

  11. Poverty Rate Percentage 1999-2009 • Mississippi 5.0% increase • Georgia 4.4% increase • South Dakota 4.4% increase • Minnesota 4.0% increase • Missouri 4.0% increase

  12. A Minnesota Without Poverty Purpose: • Build • Organize • Mobilize A statewide movement to end poverty in Minnesota by 2020

  13. A Common Foundation: Shared Principles forWork on Overcoming Poverty

  14. How

  15. Public Will

  16. Public Policy

  17. Public Leadership

  18. Eight Sectors of Society

  19. Public Accountability

  20. Public Access

  21. What can you do? Sign on in support of the vision to end poverty by 2020 www.mnwithoutpoverty.org Receive updates and action alerts.

  22. 8000 —and counting!

  23. What can you do? Sign the pledge to cut U.S. poverty in half in ten years—by 2020 www.halfinten.org

  24. What can you do? Join the group page: A Minnesota Without Poverty on Facebook

  25. What can you do? Recognize causes of poverty: Individual Community Exploitation Structural

  26. What can you do? Address poverty • Service • Education • Advocacy

  27. What can you do? Workgroups: • Arts and Media • Business Catalyst • Development • Public Policy • Education

  28. What can you do? Conversation with Legislators

  29. What can you do? Host an informational gathering in your home—invite some friends and AMWP leaders will provide the conversation.

  30. What can you do? Read and support Legislative Commission to End Poverty recommendations (www.lcep.leg.mn)

  31. Legislative Success2006-2008 Legislative Commission to End Poverty in Minnesota by 2020

  32. Legislative Commission’s recommendations: Restore work as a means out of poverty

  33. Legislative Commission’s recommendations: Refocus public assistance

  34. Legislative Commission’s recommendations: Build financial assets

  35. Legislative Commission’s recommendations: Revitalize communities

  36. Legislative Commission’s recommendations: Modernize system of education

  37. Legislative Commission’s recommendations: Develop measures to monitor efforts

  38. Legislative Results2010 Budget shortfall Ladder Out of Poverty bill passed

  39. Ladder Out of Poverty Task Force • Increase opportunities • Expand Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota (FAIM) • Eliminate predatory financial practices • Provide incentives • Provide financial literacy • Increase community engagement

  40. 2010—2011 LET’S TALK ABOUT ENOUGH Arts Search for ENOUGH • What does enough look like? Sound like? • What is enough? • How do we experience enough? • Is there enough for all?

  41. 2010-2011 Statewide Gathering December 9, 2010 ENOUGH FOR ALL Five Sites in Minnesota--Web-linked Report on status of poverty Call to action Art Exhibit—”In Search of ENOUGH”

  42. In Search of Enough Arts Exhibition Bethlehem Lutheran Church-Minneapolis

  43. In Search of Enough Arts Exhibitions: Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church St. Paul (March 31-May 18) Minnetonka Lutheran Church Minnetonka (May 18-July 30)

  44. 2010—2011 ENOUGH FOR ALL A Discussion Guide for People of Faith Online at www.mnwithoutpoverty.org • Enough of the Basics of Life • Enough Creation and Environment • Enough Economy • Enough Equality and Community • Enough Time • Enough for All

  45. 2011 Legislative Agenda We believe there is enough for all to have enough: • Streamline and strengthen Safety Net • Raise revenue in fair and balanced approach • Create jobs and economic opportunities • Support “Ladder Out of Poverty” legislation

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