Pathways out of Poverty
What can be done to assist those with hunger needs?
Pathways out of Poverty:
- Education:
-According to the 2004-2006 Census, 17.8% of young Illinois adults did not have a high school diploma which affects their future in the labor market.
2. Employment
-38% of year-round working Illinois families receiving public assistance depend on a worker who is paid $8/hr or less.
3. Health
- Illinois health uninsurance rate ages 0-64 in 2005 was 15.9%.
4. Housing
5. Nutrition
6. Basic Necessities
7. Assets