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The
7 poorest counties in the State of Illinois are part of the 28 counties
of Southern Illinois. It is the mission of Poverty Services of Catholic
Charities of Southern Illinois to "break the cycle of poverty
in our area". Although it is unrealistic to expect we can end
all poverty overnight, we can enable our neighbors who want to break
free from the shackles of poverty to become financially independent.
Through
a combined effort with various local organization programs and State
of Illinois agencies, Poverty Services is undertaking a massive
appeal for volunteers to assist the poor in our own cities and counties.
The goal is to support and encourage our own neighbors to break
this cycle of poverty and successfully make the transition to secure
employment and financial independence.
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