SCLC Poverty Tour

SCLC Poverty Tour in 2026 is a national effort will travel to key communities to confront the realities of poverty, lift the voices of those most affected, and press leaders in every sector toward real solutions rooted in justice, opportunity, and human dignity.

The tour is designed to shine a national light on systems that keep people in poverty and to help communities move from crisis to change.

Elevate poverty as a central moral and public policy concern in America
Expose structures that drive economic inequality and disenfranchisement
Advance practical solutions that connect wages, housing, education, and capital
Turn attention into action in partnership with local leaders and residents

CORE ISSUES AT EVERY STOP

Wages and employment

Conditions of work, pay, and access to living wage jobs Barriers that keep workers from better opportunities

Housing

Lack of affordable, stable places to live in both cities and rural communities Policies that can prevent displacement and support long term stability

Education and training

Unequal access to quality schools and job training Models that prepare people for success in the present economy

Wealth disparity

Growing distance between those with wealth and those without Paths for real wealth building in communities that have been locked out

Access to capital

Difficulty starting businesses, buying homes, or investing in education Creative tools and partnerships to open capital to those in need

The SCLC Poverty Tour is an invitation to join a national movement that refuses to accept poverty as normal. Residents, congregations, public officials, and business partners are encouraged to host events, attend forums, share stories, and commit to ongoing work. Together, we can help build an America where poverty is no longer a life sentence but a challenge we confronted and overcame with courage, compassion, and resolve.