Friday, December 5, 2008

American poverty

Today I read some interesting statistics I would like to share with you. A study done by The Heritage Foundation showed that a typical American family defined as poor by the government (family of four with an annual income below $21,203/year) "has a car, air conditioning, a refrigerator, a stove, a clothes washer and dryer, and a microwave. He has two color televisions, cable or satellite TV reception, a VCR or DVD player, and a stereo. He is able to obtain medical care. His home is in good repair and is not overcrowded. By his own report, his family is not hungry and he had sufficient funds in the past year to meet his family's essential needs."


I know there is need here in the states, but we also have services (welfare, food stamps, etc.) to help those who are struggling. In Kenya not only are there no services to help, but those willing to help aren't able to because of lack of funds.

Thank you for any support you are able to give.

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