Today is ABC Wednesday and "P" is for "poverty." Here we see a woman carrying her possessions from Point A to Point B in a shopping cart. She was on Lee Street a couple of months ago when it was still really cold outside. She was traveling slowly but making great strides.
Urban Ministries and the Salvation Army are located in this general vicinity and both of these organizations work very hard to help people in need. Since these great organizations are nearby, it is not uncommon to find people who are experiencing great financial and emotional hardship in this part of town. Nearby Grace Community Church does their fair share to help, too.
In 2009, 20% of Greensboro residents lived below the poverty level, which is higher than the state average. 59% of our poor families were women with no husband present. By age, residents in the 18-24 year-old age group was the biggest group. The next largest group was children under 5 years (reference here).
This is a damn shame.
Too common.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Posted by: Roger Green | Wednesday, May 02, 2012 at 09:07 AM
This is a sad commentary--I try to help with our church program for the needy as much as I can.
Ann
Posted by: Ann | Wednesday, May 02, 2012 at 01:53 PM
Poverty is everywhere.
P is for Pizzaroni
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
Posted by: chubskulit | Wednesday, May 02, 2012 at 04:12 PM
A good reminder. Although it is never enough, i am grateful for the organizations and wonderful volunteers who make a difference. To them, and to you, I say, "Thank you!"
Posted by: Carol Carson | Wednesday, May 02, 2012 at 04:27 PM