While poverty rates in Hudson County have continued to show a decrease from 1998 to 2003, it also appears to have the highest rate of child poverty. According to the 2003 Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates of the U.S. Census Bureau, Hudson County holds a rate of 21.3 in child poverty (http://www.lsnj.org/PDFs/PovertyResearchInstitute/NJDataPortraitofPoverty.pdf). On December 11, 2007, Americorps members under the International Institute of New Jersey, artists, and community members will come together in honor of the spirit of giving and hold a Food Drive Benefit Show at St. Joseph's Parish located at 511 Pavonia Avenue.
Various performances will include known local artists such as the following poets Paradise, Shadokat, Heather Aletha, Yomik, singers Zulma, Melvin C., and Bioluminescence, and Hip Hop emcees Silent Knight (Elementality/Rawkus Records) and Venemous. Though the event is free, you must donate a minimum of 2 canned goods to enter and be a part of an amazing show.
How will you celebrate the spirit of giving this Holiday season?
Contact msansait@iinj.org for more information.
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