According to Buckner International, Dallas has the highest number of people living 185 percent below the poverty line of any city in America. In today’s episode we are discussing the poverty rate in Dallas, who profits from poverty, and how organizations are combatting it.

RESOURCES:

Buckner International: Who We Are – Buckner International

Census: Dallas – United State Census Bureau

Poverty industry - Wikipedia

1 In 5 Children In Dallas County Lives In Poverty, Report Says – KERA News

Dallas Mayor’s Task Force On Poverty Update – City of Dallas

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