Finding solutions that work to get and keep people out of poverty are important to all of us:  Human Service Agencies, Educators, Business Persons, the Faith-based Community, Elected Officials, and Workforce Development Organizations. Attend the 2nd Annual Prosperity Summit for free on Friday, August 19th and learn how to reduce poverty in the Quad Cities and help those struggling break down barriers by building connections with people who have experienced success in their lives.

 

Special presenter will be Dr. Donna Beagle, renowned poverty expert who has helped many communities across the United States through a model she created which connects people in poverty with people who have experienced success in their lives. This “Navigator Program” is the basis for the Opportunity Community Model which will be introduced by Dr. Beegle and her team at this conference.

 

WHAT: Free Prosperity Summit program featuring Dr. Donna Beegle

 

WHEN: Friday, August 19th

 

TIME: 8:00am – 8:30am – free breakfast, 8:30am – 12:00pm – Prosperity Summit speakers

 

WHERE: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport, IA 52803

 

Opportunities Quad Cities is a collaboration of local leaders and organizations who are creating opportunities for individuals and families to escape the cycle of generational poverty. They are committed to building awareness, trust, hope, and connections to improve the lives of people in poverty.  Help our community be cool, creative, connected and prosperous. Register for this free event online by Friday, August 12th at:  www.salfcs.org/opportunityqc 

 

 

For more information, contact Loredia Dixon-SAL Family and Community Services:

 

(309) 793-8201 | ldixon@salfcs.org 

 

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