Beyond the Flap
by Naomi Krueger
The causes of poverty are as complex as they are diverse and simultaneously personal and systemic. Many books have been written about people in poverty, but not many have been written by people in poverty. Poet, singer, and educator Julia Dinsmore, still working to overcome poverty’s challenges, hopes to transform others’ view of people experiencing poverty, through her personal story and her book, My Name is Child of God . . . Not “Those People.” […]
Community Connection
by Naomi Krueger
Volunteers who build houses with Habitat for Humanity want to make a difference for impoverished families. The Minneapolis chapter of Habitat for Humanity believes a book club available to their volunteers can help make the difference more impactful. Through book discussions and movie viewings, organizers want to educate and inspire people to deepen their conversations about poverty, prejudice, and homelessness. They hope to enhance their volunteer experience and, in turn, find more creative solutions. […]
