poverty /tags/poverty poverty en-US Copyright Thu, 16 May 2024 20:04:15 GMT Food insecurity remains a big problem for many in the U.S., and locally /local-news/2024-05-16/food-insecurity-cincinnati-feeding-america Feeding America's annual study of food insecurity shows rural counties in the Cincinnati metropolitan area have the highest food insecurity rates locally. Thu, 16 May 2024 20:04:15 GMT /local-news/2024-05-16/food-insecurity-cincinnati-feeding-america Tana Weingartner Report shows the rate of Ohioans living in poverty has increased for the first time in 10 years. Why? /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-07-25/report-why-ohio-poverty-increase-10-years The number of Ohio residents living in poverty increased for the first time in a decade, according to a new report from the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-07-25/report-why-ohio-poverty-increase-10-years Cincinnati officials release 'blueprint' for ending the city's racial wealth gap /local-news/2023-07-17/cincinnati-financial-freedom-blueprint-racial-wealth-gap A series of pilot programs announced Monday would test initiatives like medical debt relief, guaranteed basic income and savings accounts for children as ways to address economic disparities. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:18:07 GMT /local-news/2023-07-17/cincinnati-financial-freedom-blueprint-racial-wealth-gap Nick Swartsell Report shows rate of Ohioans in poverty rose for first time in a decade /2023-07-11/report-shows-rate-of-ohioans-in-poverty-rose-for-first-time-in-a-decade The agencies that commissioned the report say it shows a need for more investment in overcoming pandemic learning loss, in mental health treatment and in public transit. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:18:07 GMT /2023-07-11/report-shows-rate-of-ohioans-in-poverty-rose-for-first-time-in-a-decade Karen Kasler Understanding the true cost of low net worth and a program that aims to uplift low-income families /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-05-15/uptogether-help-low-income-families When it comes to strategies for helping low-income families and individuals get ahead, the discussion often centers on the money they lack. A program in Greater Cincinnati is focusing on their strengths instead. Mon, 15 May 2023 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-05-15/uptogether-help-low-income-families Hunger for the holidays? Food pantries struggle to keep shelves stocked /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-11-10/food-pantries-struggle-to-keep-shelves-stocked Some of the same economic factors that are driving more people to seek help from food pantries are making it more difficult for those food pantries to provide support. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-11-10/food-pantries-struggle-to-keep-shelves-stocked New Ohio poverty report highlights struggles in employment and child care in wake of COVID pandemic /ohio-news/2022-09-14/new-ohio-poverty-report-highlights-struggles-in-employment-and-child-care-in-wake-of-covid-pandemic “As we adjust to the new lifestyle caused by the pandemic, it is imperative we remain aware of how the pandemic has created lasting challenges for low-income Ohioans," said Philip Cole, executive director of the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies. “The effects to the job market and rise in housing costs have especially impacted those making low wages.” Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:48:49 GMT /ohio-news/2022-09-14/new-ohio-poverty-report-highlights-struggles-in-employment-and-child-care-in-wake-of-covid-pandemic Andy Chow Project To Lift People Out Of Poverty Showing Progress In Hamilton County /local-news/2020-01-14/project-to-lift-people-out-of-poverty-showing-progress-in-hamilton-county Hamilton County Job and Family Services reports a program with a public/private partnership is showing good results in helping residents climb out of… Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:37:35 GMT /local-news/2020-01-14/project-to-lift-people-out-of-poverty-showing-progress-in-hamilton-county Jay Hanselman Survey: LGBTQ Poverty In Midwest Higher Than National Average /ohio-news/2019-04-16/survey-lgbtq-poverty-in-midwest-higher-than-national-average A survey of LGBTQ Midwesterners and their families finds they are more likely to receive public assistance than non-LGBTQ people. Caitlin Rooney, a researcher for the left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress, spoke Tuesday to Cleveland health and nonprofit leaders about poverty in the LGBTQ community. The image of the upper middle class white male gay couple has been shaped by television and movies, said Rooney. The true picture is much different, she said. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 22:00:34 GMT /ohio-news/2019-04-16/survey-lgbtq-poverty-in-midwest-higher-than-national-average A Landslide To Talk About In This Week's Top Stories /local-news/2019-03-29/a-landslide-to-talk-about-in-this-weeks-top-stories The Kentucky General Assembly wraps-up its session this week. Governor Matt Bevin has already signed dozens of bills into law and issued two vetoes this… Fri, 29 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT /local-news/2019-03-29/a-landslide-to-talk-about-in-this-weeks-top-stories Michael Monks