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Evicted:Poverty and Profit
in the American Cityby Matthew Desmond
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Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
In this groundbreaking book, Harvard sociologist and 2015 MacArthur “Genius” Award winner Matthew Desmond takes readers into the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee, where families spend most of their income on housing and where eviction has become routine—a vicious cycle that deepens our country’s vast inequality. Based on years of embedded fieldwork and painstakingly gathered data, Evicted transforms our under-standing of extreme poverty and economic exploitation while providing fresh ideas for solving a devastating, uniquely American problem.If you enjoyed Evicted, check out these other non-fiction books on the topic of poverty in America.
Hand to Mouth / Linda Tirado →
$2.00 a Day: Living on → Almost Nothing in America / Kathryn Edin & Luke Shaefer
The Working Poor: Invisible → in America / David Shipler
← How the Other Half Lives / Jacob A. Riis
← The American Way of Poverty / Sasha Abramsky
← Rachel And Her Children / Jonathan Kozol
Evicted: Homelessness and Hope
When people have a place to live, they become better parents, workers and citizens. Every year, more than 300 Eau Claire County residents are evicted from their homes. Eviction is a cause, not just a condition of poverty.Eviction can lead to loss of a home and possessions, loss of employ-ment, an eviction record, being denied government housing assistance, homelessness, depression, and illness. The Eau Claire Area School District has over 360 students in and out of the Homeless Program each school year with approximately 100 children suffering homelessness each day. Social justice literature provokes thought, encourages empathy and helps us understand how to help make the world a better place to live.
Local Resources
HousingInterfaith Hospitality Network 715-834-4357 Beacon House Family ShelterWestern Dairyland Shelter 715-836-7511 Homeless Haven Family SheltersBolton Refuge House 715-834-0628 Family shelter, legal advocacy and supportive services for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
FoodThe Community Table 715-835-4977 320 Putnam St., Eau Claire Free daily meals served onsite.St. Francis Food Pantry 715-839-7706 1221 Truax Blvd., Eau ClaireTrinity Food Pantry 715-832-6601 1314 E. Lexington Blvd., Eau Claire
ClothingA.R.K. 1929 3rd St., Eau Claire, Fridays: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Last Saturday of month: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.The King’s Closet 310 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire Thursdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. First Saturday of month: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Shepherd’s Closet 1120 Cedar St., Eau Claire Second Wednesday of month: 2–5:30 p.m.
HealthcareChippewa Valley Free Clinic 715-839-8477 421 Graham Ave., Eau Claire Opens at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. Free medical care for uninsured.Northwest Connections WI 888-552-6642 Mental health crisis intervention.