Prince Edward County is hosting Bridges Out of Poverty, a community-wide training opportunity designed to build a shared understanding of poverty and resilience.
Those in education, business, social services, local government, or who are simply passionate about community change are invited to the one-day event on October 28.
The training helps individuals and organizations address financial instability by building resources and enhancing understanding across economic classes.
It will provide a common language, tools, and strategies for communities to co-create sustainable solutions together.
The training will be facilitated by certified Bridges Out of Poverty trainer Suzie Johnson-Smith.
During the training, participants will:
Explore essential resources for stability
Identify the complexity and causes of poverty
Develop and analyze a mental model for economic environments
Learn the unspoken rules of different economic classes
Evaluate how language and narratives negotiate our environments
Discuss family stability and the importance of building social capital
Gain new tools and strategies for improving relationships and outcomes
Registration is required by Wednesday, October 15. To register, click here.
The CSWB Plan is a municipal initiative mandated by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. bringing together local organizations, police, and residents to address root causes of issues like poverty, mental health, and housing.
The plan is guided by collective impact practices, which means different groups work together toward shared goals.
The free event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street).
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
For more information or to be added to the CSWB community mailing list, please contact Hilary Fennell, Community Initiatives Coordinator for the County of Prince Edward, at hfennell@pecounty.on.ca or call/text 613.503.0187.
