The Department of Social Work in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Memphis is dedicated to understanding poverty and its causes through research and engaged scholarship. Our purpose is to identify the most effective ways to eliminate poverty and promote social and economic development for our region. If you would like more information on Memphis poverty, please contact Dr. Elena Delavega at mdlavega@memphis.edu.

Fact Sheets:

Earned Income Fact Sheet

Memphis Poverty Fact Sheet

Unemployment Fact Sheet Shelby County and the City of Memphis 2011-2012