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Poverty Awareness Month also reminds us that no single organization, program, or sector can address poverty alone, writes Mary Cacioppi.

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In many upstate cities like Syracuse, Binghamton, and Rochester, the number of children living in poverty is upwards of 40%.

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. These stories remind us that poverty is not a personal ...