Events

Poverty Forum

03/07/2010 3:00 PM

Sponsored by
Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
Register Online: povertyforum@ifedgbr.com
Register by Phone: 225-267-5600 Free
RSVP by February 26, 2010

The Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge invites you to join with others in our
community and accept the challenge extended by the Louisiana Child Poverty
Prevention Council to cut the number of children living in poverty in half by 2018.

  •  What needs to happen in the Greater Baton Rouge area to reduce child poverty?
  •  Who is doing what and when?
  •  What can you and I contribute?

Come to the Poverty Forum!

  • Learn more about current action to reduce poverty in the Greater Baton Rouge

Area

  •  Strategize ways to work together to implement additional solutions
  •  Find your niche in reducing poverty

Schedule
2:00 pm Registration, Network Opportunities, & Displays
3:00 pm Inspiration, focus, keynote speakers
4:00 pm Poverty Solutions (Choose one track)

  •  Early Childhood: Starting Strong
  • Education: Cultivating Potential
  •  Housing & Jobs: Creating Options
  •  Legislation: Using Our Voices
  • Mentor Families: Building a Foundation
  • Violence: Restoring Peace

6:00 pm Conclusion

Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge www.ifedgbr.com
3112 Convention St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-267-5600