Please explain how you believe its pretty trivial to escape poverty? A grossly ignorant statement that.
Alternatively, Step 1. Go to public library Step 2. Use computer to learn web Dev/ something in tech. Step 3. sign up for freelance site. Step 4. Use the freelance work to acquire tech job
Alternatively, Step 1. Post cleaner ad on Craigslist that says you'll do laundry. Step 2. Make $15-$20 an hour.