Outgoing Department of Human Services head Laura Zeilinger reflected on her decade-long tenure at the agency responsible for ...

A woman who made it her mission to provide carpets to families in need has expanded her goal - and is now providing them with ...

The idea of the poverty line dates back to 1963, when Mollie Orshansky, a statistician for the Social Security Administration ...

Children from poor families show higher aggression and impulsivity, affecting school, friendships, and future success.

What the researchers call "plumbing poverty" was once a problem in mostly rural areas, but is increasingly found in U.S.

Poverty rates have also plunged during that time, dropping from 13.3% to around 3.5% after adjusting for inflation. But the ...

The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates.

Billionaire's wealth has grown faster last year, and now the world can expect at least 5 trillionaires within a decade, even ...

FAU officials say Broward’s poorest neighborhoods face many challenges, including chronic absenteeism, mental health issues, ...

Well-known chef Tom Kerridge is among campaigners calling on the Government to do more to tackle food insecurity as part of ...

A human rights organisation is taking legal action against Northern Ireland's regional government for failing to meet a ...

Two dozen advocates appealed to the Democratic governor to beef up state support for anti-poverty programs in her coming ...