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Who received and responded to the survey? The basic answer: older people of Christian faith in Texas who tend to have an abundance of resources. These mature, affluent, religious communities see themselves as oriented to the needs of people experiencing poverty in their areas.

We asked 20,000 people questions about what social concerns they feel need the most attention. We also gave them a chance to tell us about what they’re already doing in their community. Here's what we learned.

We undertook this survey as one early step toward an ambitious goal: to engage our community in a new conversation about why poverty and inequity exist and persist. To put it differently, we intend to inspire fresh thinking around an age—old question: “Who is my neighbor?”

New COVID-19 Children’s Book Helps Kids and Parents.

It wasn't until Leticia became a mother that she realized how much stress was involved in living in poverty.

As a Poor Young Mom, I Wasn’t “Having Too Many Kids.” I Was Choosing Life.

Nearly 100 years ago, the Butt family faced a sickness worse than COVID-19.

How a budding partnership with the Family Independence Initiative is helping families survive on their own terms.

A pandemic forces cancellations for good health.

All across San Antonio, people are springing to action amid COVID-19.

San Antonio nonprofits and funders step up in a time of need.

Our family makes too much money to qualify for help—but not enough to survive.