ABCD’s Scott-Chandler: Poverty is a moral crisis and an economic imperative
Poverty is often framed as a social issue—one that belongs primarily to service providers, charities and government agencies. However, in a state like Massachusetts, it is also an economic issue that shapes workforce participation and long-term competitiveness. It demands the sustained attention of nonprofit leaders, policymakers, philanthropy and business alike. Across the country, more than 40 million people live below…