Welcome to the weekend, and welcome to the Saturday 7.
The U.S. has the second highest poverty rate of any developed nation. As we also have the highest concentration of Christians, what steps can we take to follow the heart and teachings of Jesus and break the poverty cycle in our own communities? We asked three experts in the field of poverty alleviation and were surprised when they all pointed to the same answer. It wasn’t what most people think.
When Father Robert Sirico describes his childhood in the cultural melting pot of Coney Island in the 50s, he says, “We didn’t know we were poor, but we knew we had to hustle.” Watch to see how a simple interaction with a neighbor when he was a boy made him an advocate for the marginalized forever.
A limiting definition of the cause of poverty is the belief that the problem is due solely to a person’s lack of money. According to Jay Height and Tim Streett of Indianapolis-based Shepherd Community Center, more income is not the first thing those experiencing poverty need. Something far more significant has been proven to impact upward mobility. Listen to this discussion about what is involved in truly helping the poor.
Saturday 7 is brought to you by our team at the National Christian Foundation (NCF). We would love to help you create your Giving Strategy™, so you can experience more joy and adventure as you pursue a life of generosity. Find an NCF location near you at ncfgiving.com/locations.
