Children in Poverty need

assistance; Students at
App State you can help!

Alex Browser, Claire Rembowski,

Lathan Kiser, Reagan Houchard
 Our Message
Poverty has large impacts on a
child’s development and also
affects the opportunities they
experience. It is important for
the students at Appalachian
State to become aware of
poverty’s effects, so they can
help break the cycle.
 Poverty impacts children’s…
Education
Students in poverty receive
lower test scores and perform
academically lower in both
reading and math. They also
face food insecurity, the state
of being without reliable access to a
sufficient quantity of affordable,
nutritious food. When a child goes The impact that poverty can
hungry, it interferes with their
educational development.
Mental Health
have on a child’s mental health
is large. It can include speech
disorders, anxiety, depression,
behavioral issues,
development disorders, health
issues later in life, and physical
growth delays.It is said that,
children suffer the most from
the blows of poverty.
Opportunities
Individuals that are living in poverty puts you at a
disadvantage for being able to participate in
recreation and leisure and activities, essential for the
physical health of children. These opportunities help
other children thrive in their adverse environments
through teaching them essential skills.
Housing
Children in poverty are more likely to live within an
unmaintained environment that include a number
of possible dangers such as mold, lead, or asbestos
from old and outdated building techniques.
Overcrowded and insufficient conditions are
associated with higher rates of depression and
hostility.
and so much more.
 How can you Help!
● Volunteer as an afterschool tutor in Watauga County!
● Work at the ASU CDC, child development center.
● You can donate food and time to the local food drive at the Hospitality House.
● Volunteer to build houses with Habitat for Humanity.
● Find other ways to simply offer support and spread awareness.

Together, we can fight against

the impacts of poverty!
 Poverty’s Impact on College Students
Poverty not only affects children,
but college students as well.
Appalachian State offers a variety
of resources to it’s students, such
as free counselling services and
free food resources.

If you are apart of the

Appalachian community in need
of assistance, don’t hesitate to
use these resources!
 Breaking The Cycle of Poverty

Let’s put an end to

the “Poverty Cycle”
simply by focusing
on our children!

“The Cycle of Poverty is the trap that holds back

millions of individuals from reaching their full
potential”
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