Novedades

Raising a seven-year-old daughter and caring for a newborn, single mother Stephanie Land tries her best to persevere through fatigue, hunger, a depleted food stamp balance, and a bank account hovering around ten dollars. Not to mention postpartum hormones, anxiety over finding suitable housing, and the fear of defeat in the battle of fulfilling her children’s needs and forging her own identity as a writer. With the help of a community of friends and her own steely will, Stephanie is determined to find a way forward to a life that can afford her family hope and joy.

Invisible in America is an essential listen for anyone concerned about homelessness in America, its causes, and practical solutions. Whether you're an advocate, policymaker, or simply a concerned citizen, this book provides the tools and insights needed to contribute to ending homelessness. It is a call to action for those who believe in creating a more inclusive, compassionate society.

Hi. My name is Peter LeGrove and while I was teaching English in Hanoi, Vietnam, I had an opportunity to try and help a homeless person try and better himself. I have had no experience at all with anything to do with homeless people. The closest I got, was when I was nearly down and out myself, with very little money coming in. I was trying to make enough money to live on, selling stuff in the street markets. At those times I used to eat the free lunch at the church. Here I was surrounded by every homeless derelict from miles around. But they were good people and they looked after each ...

Resourced and under-resourced communities, the role of community and economic development in poverty reduction, understanding the root causes of poverty, creating equity and upward mobility out of poverty, and much more are examined in this groundbreaking book that emphasizes the role that poverty reduction plays in economic development and the role that economic development plays in poverty reduction. The book was written by Mary Cacioppi, an aha! Process consultant and founder and CEO of Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois.