We have known for some time that among cities with a population of 100,000 or more, Providence has the third highest rate of child poverty in the nation. (2000 U.S. Census Brief: Kids Count.) But because Providence is a city of such vastly different neighborhoods, that statistic tells just part of the story. Providence has the largest concentration of both low-income and high-income families in Rhode Island, a state where the gap between rich and poor has grown dramatically in the past two decades and is among the widest in the country. (Analysis of median family income data from 2000 U.S. Census, Summary File 3, and R.I. Kids Count Factbook 2003, p.20.)"
5.21.2008
prayer before action
There was confirmation in my speaking with some friends last night about my upcoming journey of a career/life ... that there will be more action (done) through my intercessory prayer than my actual stepping forward and pursuing change. For me, that is a hard thing to grasp and settle into, but, it's truth. So, in working in the city, I have started interceding for it specifically ... for the churches and the growing economical and spiritual poverty. I encourage you all who love this city to print out this map and start praying, wherever you may wish to start.
We have known for some time that among cities with a population of 100,000 or more, Providence has the third highest rate of child poverty in the nation. (2000 U.S. Census Brief: Kids Count.) But because Providence is a city of such vastly different neighborhoods, that statistic tells just part of the story. Providence has the largest concentration of both low-income and high-income families in Rhode Island, a state where the gap between rich and poor has grown dramatically in the past two decades and is among the widest in the country. (Analysis of median family income data from 2000 U.S. Census, Summary File 3, and R.I. Kids Count Factbook 2003, p.20.)"
We have known for some time that among cities with a population of 100,000 or more, Providence has the third highest rate of child poverty in the nation. (2000 U.S. Census Brief: Kids Count.) But because Providence is a city of such vastly different neighborhoods, that statistic tells just part of the story. Providence has the largest concentration of both low-income and high-income families in Rhode Island, a state where the gap between rich and poor has grown dramatically in the past two decades and is among the widest in the country. (Analysis of median family income data from 2000 U.S. Census, Summary File 3, and R.I. Kids Count Factbook 2003, p.20.)"
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it is a great reminder. keep up the faithful work you're doing hope, it is making a difference whether seen by you or not. miss you.
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