About 75 million non-elderly individuals lived in families with combined weekly earnings below the poverty line in May — far above the pre-pandemic level of roughly 60 million. Read more
We at the Center stand with the countless organizations, activists, community groups, religious and civic leaders, and others in calling for justice for George Floyd — and for fundamental, systemic reforms to foster racial equity and end racial injustice. Read more
The health and economic burdens of COVID-19 are falling disproportionately on people of color and people with very low incomes — who faced significant economic ... Read more
Amid COVID-19 and the resulting economic fallout, states will need additional resources to provide basic income assistance and emergency aid to families and individuals facing ... Read more
There is an urgent need to increase funds for housing, food, health, and income assistance to individuals and families that tend to experience the worst health, housing, and employment outcomes. Read more
The Trump Administration’s budget plan for fiscal year 2021 mirrors its budgets of the last two years in the massive cuts it proposes for core public services that help struggling households afford the basics and access health care. Read more
