Even as DC’s economy grows, it is marked by stark racial inequalities in income, wealth, and poverty. Affording the basics, such as rent, food, and utilities is a daily challenge for many DC residents. This is disproportionately true for Black residents, one in five of whom live in poverty. Income support programs help people make ends meet and boost long-term education and health outcomes for children. By helping residents pay their bills, care for their children and possibly save for a rainy day, DC can help create more stability and a future of shared abundance.
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Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry At the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Oversight Hearing for the Department of Human Services District of Columbia Committee on Health and Human Services, April 20, 2016
By Kate Coventry • April 20, 2016 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Blog
Council Should Protect Vulnerable Families with Children in the FY 2017 Budget
By Kate Coventry • April 20, 2016 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Blog
New York and California Are Moving Forward on Minimum Wage and Paid Family Leave – And So Should DC!
By Ilana Boivie • April 15, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
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By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 23, 2024 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Testimony
District Child Tax Credit Bill is a Tool for Tackling Child Poverty and Should be Strengthened
By Erica Williams • January 24, 2024 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
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