In today’s rundown: Census Bureau data through a gender lens. | Low-income families benefit the least from federal programs designed to help Americans build wealth.
— The National Women’s Law Center has released a report analyzing detailed Census Bureau data. Poverty Among Women and Families, 2000-2009: Great Recession Brings Highest Rate in 15 Years provides a gender analysis of the Census Bureau’s new report which provides little information broken out by gender.
— Low-income families benefit the least from federal tax breaks and programs designed to help Americans buy homes, save money, start businesses, pay for college and retire comfortably, says The Annie E. Casey Foundation. A new report out today from the foundation found the highest earning taxpayers benefited the most from tax breaks and programs aimed at helping Americans build wealth. Click here for details.
— Washington Women in Public Relations is accepting applications from local nonprofits serving women and girls for consideration as a pro bono client. Click here for details. Applications are due October 15.
