2011 Poverty Matters:
Preparing for the Future
WHEN: November 15-16, 2011
WHERE: Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells, WI
What is the Poverty Matters Conference?
This conference, formerly know as the "Women and Poverty Conference", brings together human service professionals, community leaders, state officials, low-income advocates, educators, and low-income people to talk about the causes and solutions to poverty. This conference has been held in Wisconsin for over 20 years!
This unique networking environment supports the sharing of ideas, identification of new and continuing successful strategies, greater integration of service provision, and a better understanding
of how low-income people and community based organizations can work together to promote economic opportunity.
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NEW Report:
Community Action Agencies
Create
Over 500
Jobs in Wisconsin with
Federal Stimulus funds
Wisconsin's 16 Community
Action Agencies and the United
Migrant Opportunity Services have
created over 500 jobs thanks to
federal stimulus funds the America
Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(
ARRA) Click here to read the entire report
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All Things Green Report:
Innovation seeks to reduce poverty in era of diminished resources
The "All Things Green Report" takes a look at how Wisconsin's Communty Action Agencies Engage in a wide range of Innovative Energy Efficiency and Waste reduction Practices.Read more..
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Poverty Matters:
Low-Income Citizens speak to Community Action in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Community Action Agencies (CAAs) help low-income households become economically self-sufficient and, in the process, help local communities grow and nurture their economic health. Community Action Agencies give direct voice to their low-income customers. Low-income representatives make up 1/3 of CAA agency Boards of Directors. Low-income households participate in identifying priorities, service design and provision, and evaluation of program operations.. Click here to read more!!
Pat Car Star Autbody wins Helping Hand AwardAward at 2010 Poverty Matter Conference
November 29th, 2010
Pat’s Carstar of Plover was recognized with the WISCAP “Helping Hand Award” at its annual “Poverty Matters” conference in Appleton on November 17. Owner Pat Arnold, his wife Sandy, and Tony Kempen accepted the award to a standing ovation by the 225 conference participants for their work in the National Recycled Rides Program. Mary Patoka of CAP Services presented the award and commented on the importance of reliable transportation for employment, accessing medical and other services as well as allowing families to fully participate in their communities, especially for low-income families. Pat’s contribution has a significant impact on the three families receiving the vehicles to date.
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Vision 2020
The Wisconsin Council on Children & Families, the Wisconsin Head Start
Association, and WISCAP have joined forces for one common mission, one
shared hope; the end of child poverty by 2020.
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