Poverty in America

Lifelong Learning | Available (Membership Required)

9000 Babcock Blvd Allison Park, PA 15101 United States
Retreat Center Lounge
3/19/2026-4/23/2026
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EST on Th

Poverty in America

Lifelong Learning | Available (Membership Required)

This class will explore why the richest country in the world has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. We will be reading and discussing the book Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. The book offers a framework for understanding the causes of poverty as well as proposing solutions to ending it. Please read the prologue and the first chapter prior to the first class. The instructor will briefly review the chapters at the beginning of class so feel free to attend even if you have not read them.

Marjorie Mills

Marjorie Mills earned her Bachelor of Art degree from Indiana University of PA and her in Master of Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over twenty years of experience in the mental health field. She has taught journaling in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings and in support groups. Marjorie views journaling as a helpful tool for anyone seeking personal growth, clarity, and goal setting.