APPLYING “BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY” CONCEPTS WORKSHOP “Bridges” offers a common language of understanding, both for people living in poverty and for those who work with them. The Bridges theory of understanding economic diversity has proven effective in several important areas: • Delivery of human services • Efforts by employers to boost retention of employees transitioning from welfare to work • Bringing disparate groups together to work for long term community stability This workshop will be offered in Madison. • When: March 12 8:00 am – 4:00 pm • Where: Ivy Tech Community College - Madison, IN • How Much: $15.00 (Due by March 1, 2012) Includes Seminar - Lunch & Refreshments - )The registration is so reasonable due to support received from Lilly Endowment through the Indiana Association of United Ways.) • Who: Educators – Human Service Providers – Employers - Anyone wanting to learn about the impact of poverty on our community • Why: By better understanding the challenge faced by people in poverty, and by learning to suspend the judgments that often accompany interactions along the continuum of economic class, providers can be partners in paving the way to economic stability. To learn how to apply these concepts to our community. • Click Here for Registration Form or call the United Way office at 265-2036. For immediate release – For clarification call Larry Cummins or Sheila Coffin @ 265-2036. United Way Accepting Applications for 2012 Day of Caring The United Way Day of Caring for Jefferson County has been set for May 12, 2012. This is a day dedicated to helping those in need by giving time and talent to some very worthwhile projects. We are taking applications for projects that can be completed on May 12th. If you know someone that is in need of help or needs a particular project completed to improve their quality of life, they can be nominated by filling out a project application form now through March 15, 2012. Applications and/or further information can be obtained by contacting the Jefferson County United Way office at 812-273-2036 or by e-mail to jcuwlcummins@gmail.com. Applications are also available for download by Clicking Here. We will also be looking for volunteers to help carry out the projects that are selected. If you wish to volunteer please contact The United Way office.