In the late nineteenth century, efforts to reduce poverty in America saw the Salvation Army focus primarily on establishing shelters for the homeless. saw charitable organizations try to limit aid to only those deemed “deserving poor.” included federally-funded studies attempting to identify the causes of poverty. generally were led by reformers who had grown up in impoverished communities. included public works programs funded by municipal property taxes.
In the late nineteenth century, efforts to reduce poverty in America
saw the Salvation Army focus primarily on establishing shelters for the homeless.
saw charitable organizations try to limit aid to only those deemed “deserving poor.”
included federally-funded studies attempting to identify the causes of poverty.
generally were led by reformers who had grown up in impoverished communities.
included public works programs funded by municipal property taxes.