The Poverty Research Project explores the challenges of economic hardship in North Carolina. The research is non-partisan and interdisciplinary to study, document, and advocate for proposals, policies and services to mitigate poverty in North Carolina. The goals of the Poverty Research Project include
To address the pressing needs of those currently living at or below the poverty level in North Carolina
To raise public awareness of issues related to work and poverty
To make visible the role poverty plays in segments of our society historically impacted by legally recognized forms of discrimination.
Shredding the Safety Net: North Carolina and the Assault on Poverty Programs