Poverty Reduction Initiative

Welcome to www.TraverseBayPRI.org

The Traverse Bay Poverty Reduction Initiative (PRI) is a community-driven, collaborative effort to reduce poverty in the Traverse Bay region by 25% by 2010. The program was born out of the Poverty Summit, held in February 2004, in which 225 area residents joined together to address the issue of poverty in our area. Poverty Reduction Initiative consists of representatives from local businesses, public and government agencies, and concerned citizens. Working subcommittees focus on five strategic directions: Navigators, Mentoring, Education, Advocacy, and Communications.

Poverty Reduction Initiative News & Events

Articles from the Previous 90 Days

Super Saturday Special -- Back to Basics

Friday, December 18, 2009

Saturday, February 6, 2010
TBAISD Career Tech Center
880 Parsons Road
Traverse City

10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Check-in at 9:00 AM

"Back to Basics" is the theme of the Saturday Special on February 6, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the TBAISD Career Tech Center (880 Parsons Road) in Traverse City. This free event will include snacks, lunch, daycare, and valuable learning opportunities.

Featuring these workshops:

Finance 101
Get Your Motor Running
Meal Deals
Draft Dodgers--keeping your house warm

Free Tax Preparation is available for those who are income-qualified; please bring documentation. To celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Saturday Specials, we'll honor our heroes and enjoy cake and ice cream.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot now by calling the Area Agency on Aging:
800-442-1713 or 231-947-8920

Click here to view/print a flier for the Saturday Special.

PRI Success Stories on Up North 2 Television

Monday, November 16, 2009

Success Stories from the Poverty Reduction Initiative will air on TV,
Up North 2 on these dates/times:

Wednesday 11/18/09 @ 7PM
Thursday 11/19/09 @ 7:30PM
Friday 11/20/09 @ 10AM

These programs will be streamed on the Up North 2 website from 11/16/09 to 12/15/09. www.upnorthmedia.org

Giving Back...Northwest Michigan Style will air every Sunday and Monday evening at 7:00 pm; and Friday morning at 9:00 am throughout the month of December.

The first half of the show features a discussion about the Poverty Reduction Initiative with John Stephenson and Jim Rowlett, co-chairpersons for the PRI and Barb Lemcool, Grand Traverse Community Collaborative. Testimonials from Bill Schramm and Nikia Parker will also be a part of the program. The second half hour is a down to earth look at poverty through the eyes of Dr. Donna Beegle, a national authority on poverty.

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This page last updated on 1/18/2010.