The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Moving Away From Welfare

Grant makers and charities seek new ways to meet needs of poor

A 30-year-old mother of three who lives in Seattle, Chevaughn Stephens knew that after four years of relying on welfare checks to get by, she had to change course.

Americans can receive no more than five years of benefits from the federal government, but states, which administer federal...

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