Shoes or food? Rent or medicine?

Poverty forces families to choose.

Could you live on $22,050 per year? That's the federal poverty level for a family of four! 

A minimum wage worker working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year earns $15,080.00 before taxes.

Why are working families living in poverty?

What are the root causes of poverty in America today?

Shatter the myths around poverty, learn the facts, inspire service and empower advocacy!

Just Neighbors. . .

• is a dynamic interactive program that allows you to walk in the shoes of the poor, experience their frustration, and learn how to help.
• helps you understand what it feels like to be poor in the midst of plenty. 
• with compelling videos, poverty simulations, large and small discussion formats, role plays...
• learn about the root causes of poverty.
• learn how to help! Just Neighbors offers "8 "Things You Can Do;" books you can read, and websites to visit.

 Three versions to choose from:

• Interfaith version for congregations and faith-based non-profits,
• Community Service Edition for a school, or non-profit organization,
• Faith based version with a Catholic Social Teaching Supplement.

Try the new Poverty Facts in your Neighborhood tool!

Or, contact us for more information.