Arizona Public Media examines the impact of poverty in Southern Arizona: the challenges for people on the brink or not getting by; the effects on children's long-term health; opportunities and resources to help people avoid or get out of poverty.
Watch and listen to the series July 15-19 on AZ Illustrated and Arizona Week, both on PBS 6, and on Arizona Spotlight, on NPR 89.1.
New face of hardship emerges among middle class on edges of Phoenix, Tucson metro areas.
Mayor Rothschild, city stepping up to national challenge, hopes to lead example for other communities.
Meet a street musician; new film course inspires Native American youth; art nonprofit works in marginalized areas; author shares her breast cancer survival story.
Mikee Pruit travels across the country making music, and a living
Murals tell history of neighborhood, provide catalyst for overcoming difficulties.
Organizations take them on trips they wouldn't be able to afford otherwise.
Special report features an outpatient treatment center, mental health care via satellite, mobile dental and clinic programs.
Through satellites, people could access psychiatrists, psychologists whose offices are miles away.
Fully equipped, reaching out to people who can't afford or don't have access to health facilities.
Complete office in RV plies highways, byways of Pima, Santa Cruz counties, meeting rural needs.