Hancock County Guiding Coalition

Mission: To bring all classes, races, sectors, and political persuasions to the table to address all causes of poverty and create a sustainable community (Developing a Bridges Community, 2008, Phil DeVol).

Meeting date/time: The third Wednesday of each month, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

To register for the next Bridges Out of Poverty training click here.

To learn about hosting a Poverty Simulation click here.

To schedule a training or for more information contact: Carol Taylor, Bridges Coordinator, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 419-427-2848

Subcommittees:   

• Getting Ahead groups- It is a group where participants examine the impact poverty has had on their life and develop resources and future story.                        www.gettingaheadnetwork.com/
• Critical Mass- This subcommittee willl be working to market and encourage all sectors of the community to attend Bridges training and apply the concepts to their agency or business. There are three members of the community pending certification in Bridges' constructs.
• Systemic Change-This group will begin to look at action steps to improve our community. Some of their focus may include transportation, affordable housing, predatory lending, etc.
• Grants-This subcommittee will seek funding and grants to pay for the activities of this group.

 Become an Ally to an individual or family in poverty.  Click here to learn more.

More Information on Bridges Out of Poverty: www.Bridgesoutofpoverty.com

The Hancock County Guiding Coalition conducted focus groups with individuals and families living in poverty. Please click here to review a complete summary of the focus groups' results.