Durham is a thriving city
with the highest median
income in North Carolina -- $48,900 ...
Yet we have a 20% child poverty rate
and a nearly 14% adult poverty rate.
This disparity is unacceptable, and a nearly 14% adult poverty rate.
shameful, and contrary to
the teachings of our faith.
We therefore seek to mobilize the faith
community to remove the scourge
of poverty from our city.
As a grassroots organization, community to remove the scourge
of poverty from our city.
we seek to support existing
anti-poverty efforts and promote
other initiatives that address
the underlying causes of poverty.