November, 2017
There are some common things that lot’s of people think about in their awakened hours. Some of those thoughts are relative to their personal life and relationships and some are about more broad concerns that also affect their lives.
Lacking Knowledge of Credit Scores in Underserved Communities
October, 2017
Under served communities often do not understand that a credit score is a numerical measurement of credit worthiness. Scores can range from 300-850, determined by the information of a personalized credit report, which is based on bill payment history and is key to obtaining credit in the United States. Good credit is a key factor to creating a certain standard of life in America, a better life – even for those not under served.
When Natural Disaster Hits the Most Vulnerable
September 2017
Some of the worst hurricanes experienced by the United States and its territories were: The Galveston, (Texas) Hurricane – (September 8, 1900) taking the lives of 8,000-12,000 people and:
Homeowners and Poverty
August 2017
There are many homeowners, across the spectrum of urban and rural America, who cannot repair a roof, fix dripping pipes or replace things like decayed surfaces. Although they some how qualified for a home loan, no one gave them a memo on the expense of up keeping a non-landlord property and the expected cost of maintaining owned real estate.
Photo: A family that gained a brand new home through a partnered project between Redemption Song and Habitat for Humanity. [Read more…]
The Culture of Poverty
July 2017
The culture of poverty covers an area of sociological interest that focuses on the generational behavior patterns that create poverty from one generation to another. Culture is a driving force in the way one thinks, behaves and makes decisions in life, which transform to outcomes and poverty, as a culture, does no different.
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