Grassroots & Groundwork: Seizing Opportunities to Reduce Poverty and Build Community Prosperity

Grassroots & Groundwork: Seizing Opportunities to Reduce Poverty and Build Community Prosperity May 13-14, 2010 Jantzen Beach Red Lion Hotel on the River, Portland, OR More information at Contact: [email protected] or 888.904.9831

This conference is about shining a light on practical strategies and tools working – right now – to reduce poverty and build sustainable prosperity. Grassroots & Groundwork touches on a wide range of solutions in a variety of venues:

-Smaller, more intimate 70-minute break-out sessions that showcase proven, innovative poverty-reduction models and tools

-Unique Q&A session with distinguished activist Marian Wright Edelman, founder of Children’s Defense Fund

-Keynote address by Paul Saginaw, nationally recognized advocate for socially responsible business

-Site visits to successful and unique Portland poverty-reduction projects, sponsored by the Portland Economic Opportunity Initiative -- These are filling up fast, so don't miss out!

-Half-day hands-on interactive workshops as part of the Community-Builder Institute.

You’ll have a chance to network throughout the conference. We’re even hosting a special networking reception for all conferees on Thursday night. Don’t miss this opportunity to share, learn and connect!