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Mission: To reduce generational poverty by building skills and relationships that strengthen families and individuals.
Results: We have graduated 2 classes in El Dorado, Kansas, one in Andover. We just started out second class in Andover, and will soon start out first class in Leon, KS. The results have produced significant results in helping people set goals, achieve those goals, and work towards self reliance and sustainability. They each have experienced an increase in social capital, better education and/or job status, better transportation, increased budgeting skills and better decision making.
Target demographics: to educate people living in poverty to develop a road map out of poverty and a better future story for themselves and their family
Direct beneficiaries per year: 130 people
Geographic areas served: Butler County, KS
Programs: by providing a free 16-week class called Getting Ahead,