Poverty levels are the highest since 1993 , according to CNN . five of every five American children is considered poor . Many families face tough decisions decades on bills and basic necessities . CNN Hero Sal Dimiceli has helped the working poor for every day in Atlanta .
Poverty levels are the highest since 1993 , according to the U.S. Census Bureau . At least one of every five American children is considered poor . Many families face tough decisions every day on bills and basic necessities . CNN Hero Sal Dimiceli has helped the working poor for decades in Wisconsin .