Lifelong Learning Institute at Waubonsee Community College

Co-Facilitators: Karen Christensen and Donna Sue Blankenship

Poverty and homelessness are complex issues. In this course we will explore the root causes of poverty, how it has changed over the last several decades and current trends. We will also examine the effect that economic impact, housing shortages and food insecurity have on individuals, families and society. This course encourages compassionate understanding and critical thinking as we raise awareness of these hardships and discuss how individuals and communities can come together to make a real difference.

REQUIRED BOOK: $2.00 A Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America * ISBN 978-0-544-81195-9 by Kathryn J. Edin and H. Luke Shaefer