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Doing What We Can with What We Have.

This article examines how local governments adapted their strategies to support homeless populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, using case studies from Bristol and Edmonton. The authors illustrate how local actions were influenced by competing challenges, revealing that effective community initiatives can significantly impact poverty management during crises. This evidence demonstrates that localized efforts, while not sufficient alone to eradicate poverty, can play a crucial role in mitigating its effects and adapting to the needs of vulnerable populations.

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This article discusses the shortcomings of the U.S. welfare state in recognizing the complex social roles of individuals, which often leads to persistent poverty among specific groups. By identifying subpopulations most affected by these deficiencies, the article emphasizes the necessity for policy reform and localized efforts that address these gaps. This theoretical framework supports the argument for community-based initiatives as essential components in the fight against poverty.

Adult Education and Family Literacy Act

This article provides information on the role of adult education programs in training and preparing low-income individuals for the workplace. It features successful programs that have supported participants to complete their GED and gain steady employment, which ultimately leads to a reduction in poverty. The U.S. Department of Education is a reliable federal source, so this is a reliable source for policy info. This source will support my thesis by showing how adult
education can enable people to rise out of poverty and the requirements for local programs to offer educational opportunities.

"Poverty without a peoples government looks like hopelessness, but to see poverty in organized communities is to see relief-in-progress"

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