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Washington and Lee University
Kat Telfeyan '10
Tulane University Graduate Student
The Shepherd Program complemented my study of geology by equipping me to look at world events analytically. Whatever I end up doing professionally, I want it to benefit the least well off.

Featured Links

  • Rockbridge Poverty Report
    A Community Based Research Project
    by Melissa Caron and Chris Martin
    This report attempts to accurately represent poverty and views of poverty in the Rockbridge area; determining the size, extent, and duration of the problem; describing and evaluating existing service delivery mechanisms; suggesting areas for cooperation, coordination, and integration between governmental and non-governmental organizations; and offering suggestions for future community-based research endeavors.
  • If Not Me, Then Who?
    How you can help with Poverty, Economic Opportunity, Education, Healthcare, Environment, Racial Justice, and Peace Issues in America
    Cabell Brand explains with specific examples what he has learned in 85 years and how you can start now with local action to solve local, national and global problems to help make the world a better and safe place for our children.
  • Teacher Education Program
    Senior students interested in serving disadvantaged populations may wish to consider the Sarah Ball Teaching Award.
  • American Poverty Journalism Center
    Washington and Lee journalism students created a website databasing journalists and archiving stories critical to the coverage of poverty.
  • Why W&L? Spotlights
    Shepherd Poverty Study Students From The Front Page