Defining Poverty Resources
Levels of Poverty by County
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WEBSITES, BOOKS & PUPLICATIONS
aha! Process, Inc.: Enable individuals, institutions, and communities to stabilize and grow resources for all, particularly those in poverty.
Communication Across Barriers: a national and international gold standard consulting firm has been serving professionals and entire communities on breaking the cycle of poverty in America.
National Center for Children in Poverty: They aim to improve the lives of low-income children and their families by delivering our research to advocates and policymakers seeking to craft effective policies that promote healthy child development, and strong, nurturing families that are economically secure.
Talk Poverty - Georgia Statistics: While poverty and economic insecurity are too high across the country, some parts of the nation fare better than others. Use our interactive map to learn more about the economic health of your state and congressional district across a variety of indicators.
Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities 1st Edition, by Ruby Payne, Phillip DeVol, Terie Dreussi- Smith
A Framework for Understanding Poverty 4th Edition 4th Edition by Ruby K. Payne
See Poverty...Be the Difference by Dr. Donna Beegle
Toxic Charity: How the Church Hurts Those They Help and How to Reverse It by Robert D. Lupton
When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert