Learn about the three programs we offer.
Bridges out of poverty
A one-day workshop for those interested in helping address poverty in the Wichita area.
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Bridges Out of Poverty workshops, along with sector-specific workshops and certified trainings, educate the entire community on the complexities of poverty and equip people with ways to address and reduce it.
The general workshop is based on the book Bridges Out of Poverty, by Payne, DeVol, and Dreussi-Smith.
getting ahead
Getting Ahead classes empower under-resourced individuals who are interested in "getting ahead."
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This 16-week course brings together a group of up to 15 adults every week who, with the assistance of a facilitator, investigate and address barriers that keep them from getting ahead. Participants create their own plan and build resources, tools, and skills needed for stability.​
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These workshops use the workbook Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-by World. This program has been used in many commun-ities with positive results.
staying ahead
Staying Ahead is a set of resources and opportunities designed in Wichita by Wichitans to connect Getting Ahead graduates with resources, classes, navigators, and other means to help them achieve their future story and stabilize their lives. It promotes a continued connection among graduates and the Bridges program or other resources that benefit those who are actively seeking and moving toward stability.
This program surrounds Getting Ahead graduates with options and opportunities right in our community for continued movement forward.