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The Poverty Institute works to promote economic security for low- and moderate-income Rhode Islanders and equitable tax and budget policies through policy analysis, education and advocacy. |
|   History The Poverty Institute is a respected authority on the issues impacting the economic vitality of both our residents and our state. The Institute is the only organization in Rhode Island that analyzes tax and budget policies on behalf of low-income populations, which is why the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities chose The Institute to be the Rhode Island affiliate to the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative. The Poverty Institute works closely with several statewide coalitions, committees, and community groups, like One Rhode Island, to make lasting change. These partnerships have helped improve economic security and opportunities for low-income people in the state. The Institute is housed at the Rhode Island College School of Social Work. The Rhode Island College Foundation, a tax exempt organization, serves as fiscal agent to the Poverty Institute. The Institute receives no government funding. Financial support comes from foundations, corporations, and individuals who care about social change and economic justice. The Poverty Institute was founded in 1999 by Linda Katz and the late Nancy Gewirtz (photo). POVERTY INSTITUTE CASE STATEMENT. |
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