A MINNESOTA WITHOUT POVERTY

Business, government and faith leaders to gather on January 21, 2009 to affirm recommendations to end poverty in Minnesota by 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 218 10th St. S., Moorhead, MN 56560 from 3:00 PM—4:00 PM

A Minnesota Without Poverty, the statewide movement that is galvanizing support from business, government and the faith communities in Minnesota, announced plans for a Jan. 21, 2009, public affirmation of recommendations made by the Legislative Commission to End Poverty in Minnesota by 2020. A gathering at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moorhead, MN will be held simultaneously with the St. Paul ceremony. The public is invited to attend and participate.

The Legislative Commission to End Poverty in Minnesota by 2020 has compiled a comprehensive list of recommendations that erase or reduce the barriers that force people to live in poverty. The recommendations identify problems and solutions in key areas: education, health care, transportation, employment and welfare. The recommendations, if implemented, would have the potential to lead to a poverty-free Minnesota by 2020.

Ending poverty is possible when we show up, stand up, sign up, and speak up. A Minnesota Without Poverty is a statewide, interfaith movement to end poverty in Minnesota by 2020.

This announcement is brought to you by Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership.

Their Mission: To assist low-income people in their quest for self-sufficiency. Their Vision: To be a visible leader in encouraging self-sufficiency and attainment of personal goals through valued services that address the people in the communities we serve.

Originally posted on the Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership blog site.
http://lakesandprairiesblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/minnesota-without-poverty.html