People familiar with a more stable, middle-income economic lens struggle with understanding people living in poverty as the “economic rules” of each lens are not the same. To be unaware of the fundamental differences between classes can lead to an immediate roadblock in building significant relationships.
Bridges Out of Poverty is a uniquely powerful tool designed for social, health, and legal services professionals, offering specific solutions that organizations can implement to:
For more information or to request a Bridges Out of Poverty training from one of our certified trainers, please contact Ryli Meyer at 610.970.5995, or RMeyer@pottstowncluster.org.
Understanding Poverty to Plan and Persevere (UP3) is an initiative which builds on the framework of Bridges Out of Poverty, and helps individuals build their resources and social capital.
Initiative highlights:
For more information, please contact Ryli Meyer at 610.970.5995 or RMeyer@pottstowncluster.org.
Join us at our new UP3 Community Cohort Workshop to develop a better understanding of poverty, bridge gaps between people of different socioeconomic environments, and build relationships with one another in the community.
For more information, please contact Ryli Meyer at 610.970.5995 or RMeyer@pottstowncluster.org.
Chaplains provide spiritual relief to anyone requesting such support, with the careful love and provision of God’s grace.
Pictured above: Denise Butler (UP3 grad), Zoe Wingard (UP3 grad), Randy Doaty (Pottstown Community Member), Bob Waller (UP3 grad), Linda Rogers (UP3 grad), Melik Bullock (UP3 grad), Frederick C. Foster (UP3 grad).