Bridges Out of Poverty is a no-cost training opportunity for community members, organizations and decision-makers who want to better understand poverty and take action toward long-term solutions. Based on research and lived experience, this interactive training provides tools to reduce barriers, build relationships across economic lines and shift mindsets. Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, school, business, city leadership or a concerned neighbor, Bridges Out of Poverty helps entire communities work together to create lasting change.
Getting Ahead In A Just-Gettin’-By World is a kitchen table-style learning experience for neighbors who are living in or near poverty. Through 13 weekly classes, attendees, (Investigators) explore their world through the lens of socio-economic class and how poverty affects their lives. As the expert on their own lives, Getting Ahead investigators co-investigate with others to plan their future stories and build a life of opportunity. Investigators receive a stipend for time spent in class. Materials, meals and a caring, safe space are provided.
