On January 18 and 19, Half in Ten partner A Minnesota Without Poverty hosted two events in Grand Rapids as part of their “Enough for All” campaign. Enough for All is A Minnesota Without Poverty’s campaign around cutting poverty in Minnesota, specifically around the idea that there is enough for all to have enough, if we all do our part.

On December 1 Colorado Half in Ten partner 9to5 will host an event releasing Half in Ten’s flagship report, “Restoring Shared Prosperity,” and its accompanying action toolkit to advocates and policymakers in Colorado.

Linda talks about how income assistance helped her finish her education.

Kathy talks about how her local Community Action Program, funded by CSBG, has helped her and her family over the years.

Jamie talks about how the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) provided the income and nutrition assistance she needed to get her degree.

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families plans to host Desmond Brown, a consultant with the Half in Ten campaign, for a special luncheon presentation on Half in Ten’s new report, which establishes a baseline for tracking poverty reduction progress.

ast spring, as the rancorous debates in Minnesota and Washington heated up to an almost deafening cacophony, A Minnesota Without Poverty’s Board and Public Policy Workgroup discussed the question: What public action could A Minnesota Without Poverty offer that would be a voice of advocacy, but would do so in a unique manner, lower the level of anxiety and fear, and might have a chance to be heard?

Like most Americans we watched with anxiety and frustration as Congress took America to the brink of economic chaos earlier this summer. The impacts of this ill-considered political tactic have already been felt, and here in Arkansas we have tremendous concerns about the future. From Medicaid to child care to food security, programs that impact everyday Arkansas life face enormous cuts.

A Minnesota Without Poverty continues to advocate for low-income families in the state and federal budget debates. A Minnesota Without Poverty is using media creatively and humorously to communicate key messages by creating three videos starring the “Minnesota Church Ladies.”

A Minnesota Without Poverty and Minnetonka Lutheran Church collaborated Wednesday to present the opening of “In Search of ENOUGH,” an art exhibit aimed at addressing the concept of “enough” and the problem of poverty in the state of Minnesota.