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Vision 2020: Ending Poverty in Waushara County

Vision 2020: Ending Poverty in Waushara County. Building Bridges to Economic Success May 4, 2009. Nicole Harrison CAP Services, Inc. Poverty in Waushara County – Who is Affected?. Central Wisconsin, rural In January 2009, unemployment rate was 9%

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Vision 2020: Ending Poverty in Waushara County

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  1. Vision 2020: Ending Poverty in Waushara County Building Bridges to Economic Success May 4, 2009 Nicole Harrison CAP Services, Inc.

  2. Poverty in Waushara County – Who is Affected? • Central Wisconsin, rural • In January 2009, unemployment rate was 9% • In 2007, 12.6% of residents (3,120 people) lived below poverty • 2008/2009 school year, 50% of school-aged children eligible for free/reduced lunch

  3. Mission & Definition • Mission: To engage our community in the elimination of poverty • Definition of Poverty: “Poverty is a lack of income or resources to meet the basic needs of life. It is also a lack of opportunities, access, assets, or means to meet physical needs, participate fully in the life of one’s community, or strive to fulfill one’s potential and sense of purpose.”

  4. Purpose/Vision • Purpose/Vision: “Vision 2020 will work to eliminate poverty by building awareness of the causes and conditions of poverty in Waushara County, by educating the community about the impact and complexity of poverty, and by facilitating collaborative action. It is not itself a provider or funder of direct services to the poor.”

  5. Waushara County Vision 2020 Action Steps • Establish and Expand Local Planning Committee • Increase Community Awareness and Network of Citizen Advocates • Develop Local Plan of Action to address poverty in Waushara County

  6. Establish and Expand Local Planning Committee • Established in June 2008 • 6 members on initial coordinating team; now 31 active members • Diverse representation: representatives from Congressman’s office; local Mayor; community members; business, faith, medical, and human service providers; Human Services Board members; non-profit agency reps

  7. Increase Community Awareness and Network of Citizen Advocates • Columns in local weekly newspaper (twice monthly) • Posters • Public speaking • DVD presentations • Promotion of state website: www.2020wi.org

  8. Short-term Action Steps • Family and Community Town Supper • November 2008 • County Board Resolution #49-12-08 (passed in Dec 2008 endorsing state and local efforts to end poverty; appoint county board rep to participate) • Poverty Simulation • January 2009

  9. Short-term Action Steps (cont.) • Community Circles • April 2009 • Thriving Communities curriculum • “Snapshot” survey of low-income residents • April/May 2009 • “Dream Big; Start Small” Community Action Forum • May 11, 2009

  10. Vision 2020: Ending Poverty in Waushara County • Contact: Jan Novak, Chair P.O Box 686 Wautoma, WI 54982 920-787-6550 or 888-250-4331 jan.parkstreet@co.waushara.wi.us

  11. Together, We Can Make a Difference Nicole Harrison CAP Services, Inc. 17 Park Place, Suite 950 Appleton, WI 54913 920-968-6208 ext 6208 nharrison@capmail.org

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