Category: Poverty & Equity

We do not just feed the hungry through turkey, ham, and side dishes; we feed the basic need that each one of us has to connect with another human being in fellowship and respect.

As technology has become solidly integrated into nearly every aspect of American life, the effects of a lack of Internet access on long-term mobility become more significant.

One out of every five children in America lives in poverty. In the largest economic superpower, the percentage of children living in poverty is almost three times higher than Norway.

By John Berry, Chief Executive Officer, St. Vincent de Paul Georgia As we all know, unless we’ve been stranded on a desert island for the last 24 months, we are in the midst of an election campaign.  The marquee race is for President of the United States; but down ballot elections from the city and […]

In my position as CEO of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia I face the daily trap that many nonprofit leaders face; becoming so focused on the business side that I lose sight of the mission.

One of the common myths about poverty is that social mobility is easy if you possess a strong work ethic and are willing to work hard.

Without truly understanding the complexity of poverty, public policies and service delivery models will always fall short.