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 a Public Oversight Roundtable on Transition Plan for Families Nearing the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Time Limit and PR 21-346, The “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Sanction Policy Amendment Approval Resolution of 2015†and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Employment Program Performance Outcomes District of Columbia Committee on Health and Human Services, November 17, 2015
By Kate Coventry • November 18, 2015 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
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Ensuring that Everyone Benefits from Economic Development East of the Anacostia River
By Ed Lazere • November 10, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
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While DC Continues to Recover from Recession, Communities of Color Continue to Face Challenges
By Wes Rivers • September 18, 2015 • Income & Poverty
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DC Can Boost Income to Tackle Child Poverty
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 23, 2024 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
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