- Description
- Framework for professionals in all community sectors that addresses the causes of poverty and increases understanding of the hidden rules and culture of poverty * helps to build relationships to create a sustainable community
Bridges Out of Poverty, created by Dr Ruby Payne, is based on the following components:
* economic lens
* definition of poverty
* inequalities in access to resources
* relationships of mutual respect
* people in all classes and sectors need to participate in decision-making
* mental models of poverty
* stabilizing the environment, removal of barriers and building resources
* addressing all causes of poverty
* building long-term support
* building sustainable communities where everyone can live well - Eligibility
- No restrictions
- Application Process
- For information, or to request a presentation, call 1-800-265-7293 ext 4395 or visit Circles Guelph Wellington
- Phone
- Toll free 1-800-265-7293
- Fax
- 519-836-7215
- Web Site
- circlesgw.ca
- Mailing Address
- 160 Chancellors Way
Guelph, N1G 0E1
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Elaine Weir, Bridges Facilitator
Phone: 1-800-265-7293 ext 4395 - Fees
- None
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Verified On
- April 16, 2020
- Address
- 160 Chancellors Way
Guelph, ON, N1G 0E1
Cross street: Edinburgh Rd S and Stone Rd W
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Dufferin County
- Guelph
- Wellington County
