Southern Illinois University System - Edwardsville

09/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2024 15:10

Discussion on Solutions to Child Poverty at SIUE East St. Louis Campus Featured on St. Louis Public Radio

Discussion on Solutions to Child Poverty at SIUE East St. Louis Campus Featured on St. Louis Public Radio

September 17, 2024, 4:00 PM

State, local and community leaders and officials, along with educators and religious leaders, convened during a forum aimed at addressing child poverty in East St. Louis, held at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis campus.

More than 100 educators attended the discussion, hosted by Children's Advocates for Change, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization.

A link to the St. Louis Public Radio article may be found here.