It’s time for a new approach to poverty in the United States

What is The Shared Humanity Project?

At its core, The Shared Humanity Project is a response to the overwhelming evidence that our current approach to poverty is not working. With an extensive background in community engagement and data science, we have developed a new approach based on building partnerships across sectors. Our focus shifts the emphasis away from a reliance on government interventions and instead demonstrates how we can solve poverty by relying on one another. Learn more about our vision.

How do we help communities?

  • Urban Poverty in Baltimore

    Economic Mobility Certification

    The Em Certification will be awarded to businesses, faith groups, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, civic organizations, and local governments. It provides guidance for organizations dedicated to meaningful change.

  • Mark & Tiera at Computer

    Advisement Services

    Drawing on decades of leadership in grassroots service delivery and program/policy analysis, we provide guidance to individuals and groups seeking to create change within their communities.

  • Interview with Mark Bergel

    Education & Outreach

    We can come virtually or in-person to your business, school, or faith community — or to conferences and meetings of any size. Our presentations about the work to eradicate poverty can be tailored to a wide range of issues and audiences.

Inspiration to Action

Brought to you by Public Interest Registry, the operator of the .ORG family of  domains, .ORG Origins reveals how one very special organization - dedicated to eradicating poverty across the United States - has grown from a shared idea to a successful force for good that is making a profound impact on the communities and people that it serves.

Our hope is that by witnessing their evolution and leveraging a set of useful tools and resources, those who are interested in following their own calling can begin their own journey and move from inspiration to impact.

A Shared Calling. History of The Shared Humanity Project & why America needs a plan to combat poverty.

A Shared Vision. Learning what's needed from community leaders with a shared passion for ending poverty.

A Shared Approach. Partnering with community members to actively change under-resourced neighborhoods.

A Shared Humanity. Connecting people across the country who have a desire to end poverty.

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