Saturday, Oct. 19
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
(Lunch/coffee will be provided)
at the Nanton Quality of Life Foundation (1601 21 Ave., Nanton)
No cost but registration is required
quallife@telus.net
Ph. 403-646-2436

We will learn about:

•  the strengths of those who live in poverty

• why those living in poverty might be making the decisions that they make

• how to help those who are living in poverty make decisions that will improve their lives

• how to help those who are living in poverty navigate the world of middle class

• how to make decisions in regards to helping those who live in poverty

Outline:

• What is Poverty? (a closer look at the 11 resources)

• Mental Models of poverty, middle class, and wealth

Break Lunch/Coffee

• Hidden Rules within poverty, middle class, and wealth

• Relationship between poverty and:

• Language

• Education

• Family Structure

• Living Arrangements

• Relationships

• Why should we address poverty?

So….what can be done?