Jul 19 2009

Many Problems Face the Poor, Task Force Told

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 1:35 PM Press Releases

"The conversation on how to reduce poverty in Virginia expanded across the state yesterday, as the task force commissioned by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine held public meetings at two dozen community college campuses and Richmond's City Hall.

The aim was to listen, and come up with a list of ideas on ways to overcome poverty in the specific localities hosting the meetings.

Statewide, the challenges are formidable."

Read the Richmond Times Dispatch article written by Jim Nolan....