Poverty

Volunteers gather periodically to construct beds for kids who would otherwise sleep on the floor.

The latest ALICE / United Way report shows more than 4 million households are straining to survive financially amid higher costs for food and housing as the affordability crisis continues to bite. Miami-Dade households fared worse, followed by Broward and Palm Beach County. The Florida Keys fared slightly better.

Tallahassee's Sleep in Heavenly Peach chapter could use more volunteers and a permanent place to house its operation.

Despite a growing need for services, many potential clients aren't aware of the many agencies that can help them.

Leon County has one of the poorest zip codes in the state of Florida. In an effort to address that the county is conducting a needs assessment. Meanwhile,…

The United States has the second highest child poverty rates within the 35 wealthiest countries. The Salvation Army is trying to lower those numbers.The…

The number of Floridians living in poverty has fallen since the Great Recession. But it’s still higher than the national average. According to federal…

The number of Floridians living in poverty has fallen since the Great Recession. But it’s still higher than the national average. The federal government…

Florida lawmakers want to tighten the rules for low-income families getting cash assistance. A bill moving in the House would withhold benefits longer for…

The City of Tallahassee is opening up a temporary cold night shelter this week as temperatures drop below freezing. But even with the extra space, some…