Poverty is the absence of human rights. It is the manifestation of the failure to realize the right to food, to shelter, to health care, and to decent work. Moreover, it robs individuals and families of the dignity to which we are all entitled. Heartland Alliance is fundamentally committed to ensuring that all people can live lives free from poverty. We work aggressively to address poverty in our state and nation, pushing for a comprehensive vision and plan to make opportunity for all a reality.  Read more about our efforts to create greater opportunity for those in poverty:

• Endorse the From Poverty to Opportunity Campaign 
• 2008 Report on Illinois Poverty 
• Chicago Area Snapshot on Poverty 
• 2008 Opportunities for Change