Help Make a Real Difference for Someone in Poverty-- Become a Navigator for PovertyBridge

(from the January 2009 Newsletter)

At SVPP's 2007 Annual Meeting, Dr. Donna Beegle spoke movingly about the experience of being in generational poverty and the mentors who helped her carve a career and path to economic security. She urged each of us at the time to become a mentor to someone experiencing the desperation of poverty. Now you can!

Donna and PovertyBridge are sponsoring their signature "Opportunity Conference" in Portland, March 7, 2009 with 200 individuals in poverty. People with more economic security (likely you!) can serve in a mentor role--a "Navigator"--assisting people in moving out of poverty by connecting them with resources to build a network of support. Navigators agree to exchange contact information with at least one person and communicate with them weekly for a six-month period. To become a Navigator, Opportunity Conference volunteer or find additional information, see PovertyBridge Navigator or www.povertybridge.org.