Tag Archives: Poverty

Bread: Budget Battles and Hunger

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

What the Shutdown Means for Programs that Address Hunger and Poverty -This update is from Bread for the World A government shutdown means there are no additional federal funds to support programs such as WIC, SNAP (formerly food stamps), Head … Continue reading →

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Faces of Hope

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

There are important lessons here. Words from Chris Megison:  “In the wake of the “end homelessness” movement and the push by national advocates and even HUD to move away from transitional housing and replace with housing first, rapid rehousing and … Continue reading →

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Bread for the World

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This video from Notre Dame seems to be appropriate accompaniment for thoughts about Bread for the World. http://www.bread.org/institute/ 2013 Hunger Report The Institute’s new report — Within Reach: Global Development Goals — calls for a final push to meet the … Continue reading →

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Essay 4: Farmers: The Key to Ending Global Hunger

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Tom Bolton

The fourth essay in the Bread for the World series, called Development Works, is all about farmers solving problems. I think would please, but not much surprise, my ancestors and Karen’s ancestors. Here are the key points, but please do … Continue reading →

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Bread for the World’s Leadership and Teamwork Essay

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Leadership and Teamwork Essay: The US Role in Development The third essay in the series, Development Works, is about US leadership in the area of global development. The US has long been a super power, and this essay explores how … Continue reading →

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Americans Reaching Out

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Americans Reaching Out Bread for the World created a wonderful series of reports in 2012 under the umbrella name Development Works.  I posted a link to the first paper last week.  The second paper, which is linked at the top … Continue reading →

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TidBits to Follow Effective Development Post

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I thought I’d share a few important statistics that go with the reports I wrote about last Sunday:  Effective Development: 89% the share of the world population who now have access to safe drinking water. 3 billion: the number of people living … Continue reading →

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