VOA慢速英语:Program Helps Lift American Families Out of Poverty

charity – n. an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, etc.

social mobility – n. the ability or tendency to move from one position or situation to another usually better one; the opportunity to improve one’s situation in life

shot – n. informal chance, opportunity

core – n. the most important or basic part of something

income – n. money that is earned from work, investments, business, etc.

subsidize – v. to help someone or something pay for the costs of (something)

unit – n. one of a number of apartments in a building

annual – adj. yearly

encourage – v. to make (someone) more determined, hopeful or confident

self-sufficiency – n. the act of being able to live or function without help or support from others

geared – v. aimed at, designed for; to get ready or to cause (someone) to get ready for something or to do something