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Poverty in America<\/span><\/h1>\n
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One in seven children in America live in poverty.<\/strong> Our U.S. work is focused on some of our nation’s most underserved communities, where poverty is high and opportunities are limited. We also respond to disasters and emergencies in the United States, partnering with church and community organizations to identify and meet needs.<\/p>\n
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3.5 million<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
children and adults served in the United States through our domestic programs<\/p>\n
Thanks to the support of World Vision donors in the U.S. in 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n
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179,836<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
teachers and students benefited from school supplies provided by our Teacher Resource Center, supporting low-income neighborhoods<\/p>\n
Thanks to the support of World Vision donors in the U.S. in 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n
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93,759<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
children and adults supported through 14 disaster responses<\/p>\n
Thanks to the support of World Vision donors in the U.S. in 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n
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Our Approach to U.S. Work<\/h2>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”How do you make sure you’re having the most impact on children and families in need?” style=”rounded_outline” el_id=”1472062494572-82c08ed0-9bbf”]We maximize and multiply our impact by working in partnership with over 3,000 local organizations, rather than limiting our services to what we could do alone. These community-based groups make sure that help gets to the children and families who need it most. We strengthen what’s already working.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do you select the communities where you work?” style=”rounded_outline” el_id=”1472147849583-23dc7464-5695″]<\/p>\n
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Our primary consideration is the level of child poverty. In the United States, we find pockets of poverty with the same outcomes for child health and education as in the developing world.<\/p>\n
Another key factor is the expressed interest of local nonprofit organizations in partnering with World Vision to meet community needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Why do you work through partners?” style=”rounded_outline” el_id=”1472147846052-603eac2e-6418″]Every struggling community in America has faith-based and community-based organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. Most of these groups are under-resourced and overworked because the need is so great.<\/p>\n
Rather than duplicate their efforts, World Vision comes alongside them to help them be even more effective with the tools and resources we offer as a strong international organization with years of community development experience.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do you equip local leaders and organizations to help children and families?” style=”rounded_outline” el_id=”1472236801442-90e2efbe-43a4″]Families living in poverty are often forced to choose between buying food, paying rent, or buying new clothes and shoes for their children. We provide new, high-quality donated products to our partners to distribute to these families. This includes clothing, shoes, personal hygiene items, household goods, home repair materials, and school supplies.<\/p>\n
We also train organizations that work with high-risk children and youth for more effective mentoring, academic assistance, and youth empowerment. We especially focus on community solutions that engage young people in the transformation of their communities. Training topics include: 40 Developmental Assets for Children and Youth, Effective Academic Mentoring, Child Protection, and Advocacy to Improve Life for Children and Youth.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do you help U.S. families devastated by disasters?” style=”rounded_outline” el_id=”1472147844820-1a8936f6-e6fd”]We provide food, clothing, and cleaning supplies immediately after a disaster through churches, schools, and community organizations near the impacted area. We provide new, high-quality school supplies to help young people reconnect with their education. We also provide building materials for home repair and long-term rebuilding and recovery.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”U.S. Work Resources” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
2022 Annual update for our U.S. work<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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2022 Disaster relief in the U.S.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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2022 Education work in the U.S.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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See all ways to give to U.S. Work<\/a><\/p>\n
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$1,600 worth of necessities in the U.S.<\/h3>\n
Millions of families in the U.S. are finding it tough to make ends meet. More <\/span>than 1 in 6 children in America live in poverty. As safety networks fray, <\/span>World Vision and its community partners are working tirelessly to help <\/span>children and families who are struggling in the United States to get the basics <\/span>they need.<\/span><\/p>\n
Your gift delivers essentials like brand-new clothing, blankets, personal care <\/span>items — even toys. And thanks to generous donations from retailers and <\/span>manufacturers, <\/span>your gift will multiply 16 times in impact.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
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