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Workshops for Allies, Volunteers and Partners

Bridges Out of Poverty –

Individual Lens

Thursday, May 29th 1:00-4:00pm

Community Shelter of Union County, 160 Meadow St. Monroe, NC

Strengthen Your Foundation: 

Join us for a focused 3-hour workshop delving into the core of the Bridges model through the Individual Lens. This session is vital for professionals, volunteers, and community members seeking to deepen their understanding of poverty, build stronger relationships across economic class lines, and prepare for organizational change initiatives.

Whether you are new to Bridges or seeking to reinforce your understanding, this workshop offers the foundational concepts essential for effective engagement and systemic change. Drawing on decades of experience, the Bridges model provides a common language and thinking tools to address poverty more effectively.

Bridges Out of Poverty –

Institutional Lens

Friday, June 27th 9:00am-4:00pm

South Piedmont Community College 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy. Monroe, NC

Elevate Your Impact: 

Ready to move beyond individual insights and apply the powerful Bridges Out of Poverty framework to your organization’s structure, policies, and practices? Join us for a comprehensive full-day workshop focused on the Institutional Lens.

This session is the essential next step for organizations committed to creating more effective, equitable and responsive systems for people experiencing poverty. While the Individual Lens provides crucial personal understanding, the Institutional Lens shifts the focus to how your organization operates and interacts with its customers, clients, & community.