underprivileged

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The American system of philanthropy is partly responsible for museums, hospitals, schools and relief for the country’s underprivileged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

HHS has broad spending oversight for programs for the underprivileged, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, early education of toddlers and foster care.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

"There's a lot of underprivileged children and a lot of poverty and I honestly believe that rugby has the ability to transform their lives, just as it did for me."

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

Donald also founded the AD99 Solutions Foundation, which provides Pittsburgh’s underprivileged youth access to education, nutrition and community involvement.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

This is doable, of course—minority and underprivileged students rise to the challenge all the time—but it takes energy.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama