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Overcoming Poverty

WSFA 12 News will hold two 'Day of Action' events in September as part of our series on Alabama...

Hundreds show up for second WSFA ‘Day of Action’ event in Montgomery

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
WSFA 12 News, the River Region United Way, and dozens of local and state groups and agencies teamed up to help offer a hand up to those battling poverty in the River Region with two ‘Day of Action’ events.

Overcoming Poverty

The Brown Bag Bus program aims to combat food deserts in the River Region.

Overcoming Poverty: Brown Bag Bus delivers meals to children in need

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By Mark Bullock
The Brown Bag Bus delivers nutritious meals to children who don’t have access to grocery stores or other sources of healthy food.

Overcoming Poverty

In Autauga County, seven people died in last month’s tornado.

Overcoming Poverty: Weather dangers heightened for half-million Alabamians in manufactured homes

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By Nick Gunter
Alabama is no stranger to poverty, nor is it unfamiliar with severe weather. As part of our ongoing series on poverty, we continue to shine a light on issues facing thousands of Alabamians. Now, we’re taking a closer look at dangerous weather and those who live in mobile homes,

Overcoming Poverty

There is a lack of low-level radar coverage across a large portion of west and southwest Alabama.

Overcoming Poverty: Addressing the west Alabama radar issue

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Josh Johnson
There is a lack of low-level radar coverage across a large portion of west and southwest Alabama.

Overcoming Poverty

The Alabama Hospital Association believes investing in Alabamian’s health up front could mean...

Overcoming Poverty: Alabama looks for ways to provide health insurance coverage for more people

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By Bethany Davis
The Alabama Hospital Association believes investing in Alabamian’s health up front could mean big payoffs in the long run.

Overcoming Poverty

Dr. Lee Carter’s clinic in Autaugaville is one of only two doctor’s offices between Prattville...

Overcoming Poverty: Doctors, patients take unconventional measures to make ends meet

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Bethany Davis
Dr. Lee Carter’s clinic in Autaugaville is one of only two doctor’s offices between Prattville and Selma. And for many of his patients, he’s their only option for health care.

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For years, Alabama has debated the idea of expanding Medicaid, raising the income requirements...

Overcoming Poverty: Alabama’s health care coverage gap leaves thousands without insurance

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 7:57 PM CDT
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By Bethany Davis
Hundreds of thousands of people in Alabama live without insurance, keeping many of them from going to the doctor when needed. When they do get health care, it ends up costing hospitals thousands of dollars in uncompensated care.

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Town-Country United Bank in Camden has helped people signup for bank accounts with no minimum...

Overcoming Poverty: 8 Alabama counties have 3 or fewer banks, creating challenges in underserved communities

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 11:01 PM CDT
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By Monae Stevens
All 67 counties in the Yellowhammer State have physical bank branches, but for those living in eight counties, their options are fewer than three total branches.

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Hundreds of people in Montgomery are on the streets on any given night because they are homeless.

Overcoming Poverty: Montgomery taking steps to address homelessness

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Rosanna Smith
Hundreds of people in Montgomery are on the streets on any given night because they are homeless.

Overcoming Poverty

The 2023 Point-in-Time count conducted by MACH shows Montgomery County has 155 people in...

Overcoming Poverty: Helping Alabama’s homeless

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Rosanna Smith
The 2023 Point-in-Time count conducted by MACH shows Montgomery County has 155 people in emergency shelters, 63 in transitional shelters and 127 unsheltered.

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Photo showing a homeless camp in Montgomery.

Overcoming Poverty: Homelessness on the rise in Montgomery

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Rosanna Smith
Hundreds of people living on the streets in Montgomery have barriers and challenges to face.

Overcoming Poverty

For children whose families struggle to make ends meet, getting a quality education can be a...

Overcoming Poverty: High-poverty schools in need of community partners to enhance public education

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By Mark Bullock
For children whose families struggle to make ends meet, getting a quality education can be a challenge. But community partners are making a difference.

Overcoming Poverty

Valerie Candy turned her love of making lemonade into a business.

Overcoming Poverty: Study says Alabama women disproportionately impacted

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 9:23 PM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
More women in Alabama are considered the breadwinners in their homes, but a task force study says they’re also more likely to live in poverty.

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Drone footage of Handey Farm in Pike Road, Alabama.

Overcoming Poverty: Alabama farmers get creative to do what they love

Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 1:43 PM CDT
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By Judd Davis
Farm life is not an easy life, there are so many things that are out of your control.

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Two central Alabama high schools lack access to equitable facilities, yet they have still found...

Overcoming Poverty: 2 Alabama school sports teams win despite lack of access

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Jahmal Kennedy
Two central Alabama high schools lack access to equitable facilities, yet they have still found ways to rise above the competition.

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Loachapoka High School

Overcoming Poverty: Small Alabama town’s school has big aspirations

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 8:22 PM CDT
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By Rosie Langello
Loachapoka High School's staff is going above and beyond to help get their athletes to the next level.

Overcoming Poverty

In 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 29.5% of Dallas County residents live in poverty.

Overcoming Poverty: Wallace Community College helping students beyond learning

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 11:10 AM CDT
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By Jasmine Williams
Alabama is the sixth poorest state in the nation, according to the statistics. Dallas County is one of the poorest counties in our state.

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The Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL

Overcoming Poverty: Dallas County deals with high poverty and crime rates

Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By Jasmine Williams
Just blocks away from the Edmund Pettus Bridge, there are closed businesses, shattered glass, and boarded-up homes.

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Overcoming Poverty in Alabama

Overcoming Poverty: Fast facts about Alabama’s poverty rates

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Here are some quick facts about Alabama’s poverty rates, as pulled from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Overcoming Poverty

Janet Strouse works at the Elmore County Food Pantry to help provide meals to hungry families.

Overcoming Poverty: Alabamians holding multiple jobs to survive

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 1:42 PM CDT
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By Sally Pitts
Many of your fellow Alabamians hold multiple jobs to make ends meet. Janet Strouse is among them.
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