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Blog Action Day: 4 Ways to Alleviate Poverty in Your Community

Have Fun - Do Good

For example, I live in Oakland, CA where according to an August 2008 Oakland Tribune article , 17.6% of Oakland residents are living in poverty. Be aware of how you talk about, and interact with poor people. Here are 4 things you can do to alleviate poverty in your community: Volunteer year round.

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