Half in Ten: The Campaign to Cut Poverty in Half in Ten Years

From Poverty to Prosperity: An Achievable Goal

The Half in Ten campaign believes that a clear goal and tested strategies to achieve it are crucial for success. Accordingly, setting a 50 percent reduction goal is our first step toward eliminating poverty. We can accomplish that goal if we deepen and expand the public will to move forward, and if we channel that will toward proven policy solutions. To do this, we must update the public’s perception of poverty and change the course of federal, state, and local governing by encouraging policies that promote decent work, provide opportunity for all, ensure economic security, and help Americans build wealth over their lifetimes.

Sign the Pledge and Half in Ten Convening Partners

The Half in Ten Campaign is building on the work of the Center for American Progress’ Task Force on Poverty by addressing the following issues:

- Child Care
- Child Tax Credit
- Earned Income Tax Credit
- Foreclosure Prevention
- Green Jobs
- Measuring Poverty
- Minimum Wage
- Poverty in America Today
- Unemployment Insurance