Grassroots & Groundwork: Seizing Opportunities to Reduce Poverty and Build Sustainable Prosperity
When:
May 13, 2010 - May 14, 2010
Where:
Portland, OR This conference is about shining a light on practical strategies and tools working – right now – to reduce poverty and build sustainable prosperity.
Grassroots & Groundwork touches on a wide range of solutions in a variety of venues:
* Smaller, more intimate 70-minute break-out sessions that showcase proven, innovative poverty-reduction models and tools
* Unique Q&A session with distinguished activist Marian Wright Edelman, founder of Children’s Defense Fund
* Keynote address by Paul Saginaw, nationally recognized advocate for socially responsible business
* Site visits to successful and unique Portland poverty-reduction projects, sponsored by the Portland Economic Opportunity Initiative – These are filling up fast, so don’t miss out!
* Half-day hands-on interactive workshops as part of the Community-Builder Institute.
You’ll have a chance to network throughout the conference. We’re even hosting a special networking reception for all conferees on Thursday night.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share, learn and connect!
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