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America’s Poverty BusinessAmerica’s Poverty BusinessDraining Profits from the PoorDraining Profits from the Poor
A Collaboration between The Center for Urban and Regional Policy, Northeastern University
andSpy Pond Productions
America’s Poverty BusinessAmerica’s Poverty BusinessDraining Profits from the PoorDraining Profits from the Poor
A Collaboration between The Center for Urban and Regional Policy, Northeastern University
andSpy Pond Productions
Six half-hour documentary films and a companion web site --
a major research and public engagement campaign to curb
predatory practices in low income communities
The Problem: A Pipeline That Drains Money from the PoorThe Problem: A Pipeline That Drains Money from the Poor
Inflow: Hundreds of Billions Spent Yearly
Low Income Communities
Outflow: Predatory Business Practices
Every year, hundreds of billions of government dollars flow into poor communities to fight povertyEvery year, hundreds of billions of government dollars flow into poor communities to fight poverty
In FY 2006: $180.6 billion spent on Medicaid $32.9 billion spent on Food Stamps $37.3 billion spent on SSI $20.5 billion spent on TANF $6.8 billion spent on Head Start
Plus billions from foundations, corporations, charities, faith-based groups, and individuals
At the same time, billions of dollars are needlessly flowing outAt the same time, billions of dollars are needlessly flowing out
The poor pay, on average:
56% more for an auto loan26% more for a home mortgage43% more for a gallon of milk
Where the poor pay more(The sub-prime crisis is the tip of the iceberg)
Where the poor pay more(The sub-prime crisis is the tip of the iceberg)
Home Mortgages in general Easy credit/payday loans/check cashing Out-of-country remittances Education loans Food Car loans Insurance Health Rent-to-Own Items
America’s Poverty Business: An Effective Response to a Growing Problem America’s Poverty Business: An Effective Response to a Growing Problem
Through bold new research, powerful video documentaries, a companion website, and other media, this project will develop a toolkit to combat predatory practices in poor communities.
New Research: Build on recent studies to further analyze the issues and pursue an agenda for change
Media: Compelling personal stories that bring the problems into focus and provide models for action
Toolkit: Short video and web-based materials for public presentations and guides for speakers and activists
America’s Poverty Business: Project ElementsAmerica’s Poverty Business: Project Elements
America’s Poverty Business: Intended Audiences and UsersAmerica’s Poverty Business: Intended Audiences and Users
Classrooms (urban studies, public policy, economics, sociology)
Community and advocacy groups, town meetings, forums
Professionals (legal aid workers, social workers, community organizers)
Faith groups Lobbyists/public officials Legislators
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