The Rural Front Winning Through Engagement & Empowerment Poverty Matters! Conference Amber Burch, AmeriCorps VISTA Community Organizer Robert Johnson,

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The Rural Front Winning Through Engagement & Empowerment Poverty Matters! Conference Amber Burch, AmeriCorps VISTA Community Organizer Robert Johnson, AmeriCorps VISTA Community Organizer

What to Expect Who We Are and How We’re Fighting Poverty Resident Leadership Training Rural Neighborhood Associations Other Events and Lectures

Who We Are & How We’re Fighting Poverty

AmeriCorps VISTAs, Neighborhood Housing Services of Southwest Wisconsin (NHSSW), and NHSSW’s community organizing line of business. Time: 10 minutes

Resident Leadership Training

Rural resident leadership training. Time: 20 minutes

Rural Neighborhood Associations

Rural neighborhood associations. Time: 20 minutes

Other Events & Lectures

Other special lectures & events organized by NHSSW. Time: 10 minutes

“To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business and your business in your heart.” – Thomas J. Watson

Qualities of a Great Community Project Little or no cost for community members Needed items donated by community businesses Everyone invited and included, materials translated as able Projects done in partnership with other local groups

Questions?