poverty matters
poverty impacts us all.
together, we can make a difference.
Whether we know it or not each of us pays the cost for a city with a high rate of poverty. Poverty and inequality undermines the strength and stability of our city’s businesses, neighborhoods and families. And, it imposes costs – in the form of higher expenditures on social services – on every District resident.
Efforts to strengthen our city must create economic opportunities for all residents and ensure that all District residents are able to participate in our city’s growth and success.
The good news is that we each can do something about it. When we speak with one collective voice we can change the conversation.
By providing opportunities for those living in poverty, you are not only helping our neighbors and fellow citizen; you
by increasing our tax base and the consumer base for District businesses.
