From Durango- (Andrew and I have worked together at General Convention)
As the new reality in poverty's changing statistics takes hold, local families' financial hardships have gone from “crisis to chronic” through no fault of their own, said the Rev. Andrew Cooley of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and countless others in the community who run social service programs.
“There is an illusion in Durango among some people and agencies that helping a family one time can keep them from falling off the brink,” Cooley said.
The illusion sometimes leads to a lack of compassion in the community for families who need more than a small sum to get through or require help repeatedly, he said.
The shame of it all
Many families the Herald interviewed said they felt blamed and belittled for seeking help.
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http://durangoherald.com/article/20110117/NEWS01/701179929/-1/s
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