Economic Empowerment

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October 27, 2023

Thrive! Union hosts poverty simulation Nov. 9 in Monroe

Could you survive one month living in poverty? Find out Thursday, Nov. 9 from 10am – 1pm at the Union County Human Services Agency in Monroe whenThrive! Union presents a Community Action Poverty Simulation. The simulation was developed by MissouriCommunity Action Network as an experience to break down stereotypes by […]
October 13, 2023

What skills can you share?

Did you know that we host monthly resource meetings? These fun, informative sessions are for Getting Ahead graduates as they move through their journey out of poverty and into stability. We’ve had sessions on everything from couponing and canning to budgeting, car repair and planning for home ownership. Last month […]
September 5, 2023

Getting Ahead grad to get Habitat house

We’re so proud of Getting Ahead graduate Holland who will be breaking ground Saturday, Sept. 9 on a Habitat for Humanity house in Matthews! Holland was part of the first official graduating GA session in June 2018. Thank you Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity for sharing this story with us! […]
August 30, 2023

Sept. 16: The Power of TED workshop

Don’t miss this workshop! September 16: Brand new offering! The Power of TED* The Empowerment Dynamic.  For the past several years we have offered this training as part of our Stability & Growth workshops for graduates of Getting Ahead. With this workshop, we begin to offer a full Power of TED* Workshop to our allies, […]