Human Services News

Call for Presentations / NWAF

Poverty is complex. Working to reduce poverty is tough and complicated. That’s why communities all across the country are using systemic approaches to attack poverty at its roots.

In September 2006, the Northwest Area Foundation will sponsor the region’s second conference devoted to showcasing the innovative models and tools communities are developing to get out and stay out of poverty.

The goal is to ‘identify, share, and advocate for what works.’ The purpose of the conference is to provide a place and time for attendees to roll up their sleeves and examine practical models at work in communities all across the country.

You are invited to share your model with conference attendees – community private citizens, policy makers, business leaders, service providers, and researchers interested in poverty reduction. Your presentation will contribute to the body of systems and tools conferees can consider as they work to reduce poverty and increase wealth in their home communities.