Despite these premature conclusions, what can be overlooked is that rural residents are also subject to extreme poverty. Ten percent of Meeker County’s population seeks help from Meeker County ...

A Portrait of Poverty in America: Job Insecurity and Payday Lending Many families in Tchula, Miss., struggle to make ends meet with a patchwork of jobs and high-interest loans.

An event to reflect on what can be done to fight against poverty will be held at Wakefield Cathedral this weekend.