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WCU Poverty Project
WCU Global Poverty Project
A year's worth of engaged teaching, learning, service, and creative and scholarly opportunities centered on poverty, both locally and globally
Kick-off: Global Poverty Project
September 7th, 7 pm, John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center
Poverty in WNCIn 2008, 14.6% of North Carolina’s population was below the poverty line. The number increased to 16.3% in 2009.1
In 2010, 1 in 6 WNC residents received emergency food from MANNA FoodBank’s network.2
In 2010, Jackson County has an unemployment rate of 9%.3
1census.gov, 2Feeding America, 3Bureau of Labor Statistics
Initiatives Underway
Teaching and Learning
Scholarship
Service Learning
How You Can Help
Consider where your unit could benefit from the activities we will be planning.
How You Can Help
Encourage faculty, staff and students in your colleges and units to think about ways to get involved.
