The impact poverty has on the lives of children in Northern Virginia.

I hope this report will help educate, motivate and lead to real dialogue about the impact poverty has on the more than 30,000 children living below the Federal Poverty Level in Northern Virginia. After reading the report, the socio-economic differences throughout the region are hard to believe. There are so many ways we can improve the lives of our region's children ranging from more philanthropic leadership and investment to engagement at all levels of the community. I encourage all of us living in Northern Virginia to do everything we can to help improve the lives of children living in "pockets of poverty" across the region. Let's discuss how we as a community can address the most serious needs of children allowing them to reach their full potential.