Upcoming Bridges to Circles Training
Pensacola
BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY
Bridges to Circles uses the concepts found in Bridges Out of Poverty [Bridges] to engage people of all classes, races, sectors, and political persuasions in the work of ending poverty and building communities where everyone can live well. Bridges provide a common language for Guiding Coalitions, Allies, and Circle Leaders. The application of Bridges constructs provides an accurate mental model of poverty and class, a way to build relationships of mutual respect, an understanding of the barriers faced by people who are transitioning out of poverty, and a comprehensive systemic way to address all the causes of poverty.
February 9, 2012
OR
March 8, 2012
ALLY TRAINING
This two hour session presents an overview of the Bridges to Circles poverty initiative and begins to equip the individual to serve as an ally for an individual (Circle Leader) moving from poverty to self-sufficiency. 2-3 Allies commit to build intentional relationships with a Circle Leader twice a month at the Weekly Community Meetings and provide social capital essential to get out of poverty.
February 23, 2012
OR
March 22, 2012
Training is conducted at the Catholic Charities Outreach Center at
1815 N. Sixth Avenue from 5:30-7:30 pm.
If the training sessions do not fit your schedule, you can set up a one-on-one session with a staff member by contacting the Bridges to Circles office.
For more information, contact Haley Richards, Bridges to Circles community organizer at (850)429-7296, ext. 17 or email richardsh@cc.ptdiocese.org.