Why so much poverty?

I look around everyday and see so much poverty, it makes me so upset and sad. I also see so many people with so much money, but are greedy and do not like to share. Most wealthy people ask why should I share my success with people who don't even try to earn a living? Well we found out in class most people on welfare are trying to get back on their feet, but it is difficult, and they could use some help. Why is it so hard for the government to help with the struggles of health care? Then there is the issue of gender, race, class, age and the ability in the discussion of work and health care. Women we learned in class have always gotten lower pay then men, sixty cents to a mans dollar. I think depending on the job, because some woman can't do mens job and some men can't do womans job, but if a man and a woman are lets say working for the same law firm, then I don't see why the pay is different. Race is a huge issue. We all know whites get better pay than blacks, latinos, etc. Why I don't know exactly, but I know it has always been that way, even if the blacks are doing a higher paying job, they fail to get paid the right amount. Ageism is so wrong, I feel if the person is able to get the job completed with no harm to them, others or the company, why not let them work. I also feel strongly about helping someone one who is in need and trying but just can't quite get there. I packed food for haiti recentlyand I felt great because I knew I was making a difference. My group alone packed enough for 81 kids for a year. If more people would help each other we could make a huge impact on others lives.