Getting Ahead
​in the Valley

A Bridges Out of Poverty ​Program
This new initiative is coming to Lewisburg that utilizes the work of Ruby Payne's "Bridges Out of Poverty."  Rather than give people enough to survive, we strive to provide programs ad opportunities and relationships that will help people overcome the obstacles faced in poverty.  Instead of becoming dependent and beholden to the system, we strive to create a program that gives people the opportunity, the skills and the confidence to rise up out of morass that is poverty in this country.
We are excited to be offering two 16 week classes. The first one will take place in Milton and the second in Lewisburg. 
Over 16 weeks, our facilitators help participants develop their own plans for stability.  The process does not provide answers or make the argument for change.  The participants in this program bring the motivation, insight, and planning.  The initiative is offered at no cost to interested families who are ready to begin moving from poverty to stability.  We work on the micro and macro impacts of poverty and create a future story for their family.  Once the goals are set, the participants are matched with a volunteer ally who walks alongside them towards a stable life.

What's Provided?

  • Childcare and meal
  • Workbook
  • Stipend
  • Transportation if needed

Our Goals

  • Move individuals to self-sufficiency
  • Reduce Social costs
  • Strengthen educational attainment and job skills
  • improve on-the-job productivity
  • revitalize neighborhoods
  • Build sustainable communities where everyone can live well.
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OUR MISSION: 
Empowering individuals. Uniting Community. 

​We envision a community where all individuals, organizations, businesses, share ideas, talents, and resources in order to contribute to a connected, caring, healthy, and vibrant community. 
The CommUnity Zone relies on contributions from people in our community.  Please consider a donation today so we can keep doing the work. Thank you!!!