Building Bridges
Bridges is a community uniting to impact the futures of our neighbors and friends who are caught trying to survive in the daily struggles of poverty!
More info at burlingtonbuildingbridges.org
Getting Ahead Classes
This 18-week Hands-On workshop empowers individuals that are struggling in poverty reach their fullest potential, develop their future story, and build a support system.
During each getting ahead class you’ll take a look at your current situation and the community issues that play a role in your life. Looking at the resources within you, and using those resources to make the life changes you want. You will be learning new concepts, tools and building supportive relationships that will make a difference in your life and in your community
The process to get into the class is to call 319.754.8421 or sign up by email.
Our class is typically 12 to 14 people. Individuals need to apply for the program and participate in an information interview process.
During the workshop we will provide:
Child care
Transportation
Evening Meal
Attendance incentive
If you are interested in changing your current situation, will commit to the 18 weeks, be opent to building relationships and connections in your community – just call 319.754.8421 or email to sign up.
Staying Ahead
People, who already are living sustainable lives, partner with graduates of the “Getting Ahead” program. Each team helps each graduate build those 11 resources we all need to live sustainable lives.
Thank you for your eager willingness to commit to build intentional social capital and continually work to develop the 11 key resources. Teammates are people living sustainable lives who would be willing to serve as friends and mentors to those working toward a more sustainable life.
11 Key Resources: Financial, emotional, Mental, Spiritual, Physical, Support Systems, Knowledge of hidden rules, relationship, formal register of language, motivation, and integrity.
As a teammate, we are expecting you to
Attend the Staying Ahead meeting every first Tuesday of month 5:30-7:00 with your graduate.
Take the incentive, as you become an advocate to break down hurdles.
Communicate with Teammate Coordinator every two months.
