This week, the Commerce Department announced the federal government will start to use an additional poverty measure, an equation that determines how many people are living in poverty.
Suzanne Donovan's blog
Washington Post describes Savannah as 'wary' of stimulus
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 16:24 — Suzanne Donovan2010 Census is coming your way
Tue, 02/16/2010 - 11:38 — Suzanne DonovanIn the next few weeks you’ll get a U.S.
"Living on Nothing but Food Stamps"
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 13:03 — Suzanne DonovanHow many people in the U.S. are living on nothing but food stamps? Read the Jan.
'We won't rest until we turn the tide,' Mayor Johnson says
Tue, 12/29/2009 - 11:36 — Suzanne DonovanSavannah gains national recognition for its sweeping anti-poverty efforts; City Council and Mayor Otis Johnso say they're committed to breaking the cycle. Read Arlinda Broady's article in the Dec.
Check us out on Facebook
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 10:55 — Suzanne DonovanYes, Step Up Savannah is finally part of the socially networked 21st century! Post your event, add your link, become a "friend."
Welcome Step Up's new board members
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 10:57 — Suzanne DonovanStep Up Savannah's board of directors voted in a slate of new members, replacing those who had one-year terms.
Recommended reading in Behavioral Economics
Tue, 10/06/2009 - 09:22 — Suzanne DonovanMindy Hernandez, senior researcher at Princeton University specializing in Behavioral Economics, and featured speaker at Step Up's annual meeting in Oct. suggested two books f
Smart shoppers use EBT cards at Forsyth Farmers' Market
Fri, 08/21/2009 - 15:48 — Suzanne DonovanSaturday mornings just got more valuable. EBT card users can double their money at the Forsyth Farmers' Market thanks to a grant from Wholesome Wave Foundation.
Healthcare news from Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council
Fri, 04/24/2009 - 14:54 — Suzanne DonovanVisit Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council's Web site.
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