A New Breed of Need / Mike Durkin interview
NBC segment on middle class families at risk. What do you think?
Last night, our new president and CEO, Mike Durkin, was interviewed on NBC nightly news as part of a segment called "A New Breed of Need." In the segment, NBC's Janet Shamilan reported on middle class families who, due to foreclosures or unexpected medical costs, are finding themselves in financial crisis. Brian Williams, who introduced the story summed it up in one phrase: "People who used to be donors are now in need of donation."
What's are your thoughts on this "national trend"? Its causes and long-term repurcussions?
Watch the video here then let me know what you think by posting a comment below.
Maybe this "new breed of
Maybe this "new breed of need" is one of the effects of the growing income gap between the very wealthy and the middle class?
It's unfortunate that the national mortgage crisis had to bring to light issues that have existed for years in areas of the U.S. Joe Kennedy calls it the "invisible poor" in his oil commercials, people who have traditionally helped others but now need help.
The long-term repurcussions could show up a number of ways including—a decrease in available affordable housing and agencies being unable to provide quality services to clients. This could make the work of agencies and philanthropic groups more relevant because there is so much at stake.
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