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In this second of a two-part series, we’ll explore more areas of overlap among disability, poverty, and Ableism, Poverty and Big View “Systems Transformation” In their online resource How To Be Anti-Ableist [ Source ] Circle Leaders seek self-determination in our chapters because people experiencing poverty Poverty causes disability (and vice versa); so the harm Smith describes, ableism, is often compounded CUSA issues like housing affordability and transportation access at the intersection of disability, poverty

teams across the US are tackling one of the most pressing obstacles for families working to escape poverty identifying the Cliff Effect as one of six key issues affecting people and communities experiencing poverty organizers noted that “the Cliff Effect is one of the biggest yet hidden barriers keeping people stuck in poverty

Tell us about one moment that shaped your commitment to ending poverty. As my career progressed, the relationship between gender discrimination and poverty became clearer to Our job is not to manage poverty but alleviate it; that is important. I envision communities that develop coordinated responses to lift families out of poverty that are centered ultimately inform a national vision and blueprint to meet the economic and social imperative to end poverty

INCLUDE… Being raised by a single, immigrant mother in a household of five children, I have experienced poverty Executive Director at Circles Salt Lake, I’ve joined the board of two major nonprofit organizations in the poverty A MAJOR CHALLENGE WE FACE IN ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN OUR REGION IS… Because we collectively serve a majority ONE THING WE WANT POTENTIAL CIRCLES PARTICIPANTS TO KNOW IS… Circles is focused on poverty alleviation : putting in the work to go beyond just “managing” a situation of poverty.

and progress at CUSA as we continually deepen and enhance our mission of building community to end poverty It really made me think about Circles USA and our commitment to ending poverty through community building clearly in alignment with Circles’ vision– all individuals live in equitable, thriving communities where poverty Chronicles : Embracing the Both/And The Science of Relationships Youth, Varying Exceptionalities, & Poverty

the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta at the Together, We Thrive conference  where many national anti-poverty perspective on the Cliff, garnered from our 66 chapters across 26 states and our 25 year history in the anti-poverty gain momentum on raising awareness and solving critical issues that most impact people experiencing poverty newsletters Click the   Give to Circles button  and help us celebrate 25+ years of building community to end poverty

At Circles, we ask participants experiencing poverty to work with us for at least 18 months.   – How can we help communities name bold goals for poverty alleviation and develop cooperative plans We’re consulting on poverty alleviation systems in select sites, testing new tools and processes so they

—Hiedi Johnson, Clearfield, Utah I grew up in poverty in Ogden, Utah. I was one of six kids. We assumed we were stuck in poverty. We were in Circles for about two years when we officially crossed over the poverty line, earning 200% of the Federal Poverty Level Guide­lines.

April 19 @ 9:45 PT / 12:45 ET How can we better understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty World, Florence French Fagan will reflect on how the pandemic exposed the barriers that trap people in poverty and changed mindsets about why poverty exists. She is passionate about helping people change their understanding of why poverty exists and discover Mason has spearheaded research on issues relating to economic security, poverty, women’s issues, and

A MAJOR CHALLENGE WE FACE IN ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN OUR REGION IS… There is a huge need for housing! Bridging the gaps of misperceptions about poverty is a challenge, too, because we are a retirement community and one chapter has launched a “Circles Lite” group to support those who are teetering on the edge of poverty ONE THING WE WANT POTENTIAL CIRCLES PARTICIPANTS TO KNOW IS… We are genuinely and fiercely devoted to the cause of alleviating poverty.

one another of life’s simplest pleasures, and renew our strength for the ongoing challenge of ending poverty Lynette Fields, Director of Poverty Solutions Group (PSG), the lead organization for Circles Central Tuesday Lunch: Natez Catering Company Nate Monroe, Owner Natez Catering Company and Poverty Solutions We are overly blessed to have been given all these wonderful opportunities to serve alongside so many heart of what they do, so it’s no surprise that this cozy cafe has been a popular meeting place for Poverty

Our Circles volunteers are essential as we are building community to end poverty. volunteering with Circles because I believe in its mission of empowering people to break the cycle of poverty ), for all you do to further Circles’ mission and for giving your time, treasure, and talent to end poverty Circles USA button and help us celebrate 25 years of extraordinary volunteers building community to end poverty