400+ trained meeting facilitators to conduct initial “community conversations.” 3,500+ citizens engaged in local “community conversations” about poverty. Presentation of local and regional issues at statewide poverty summit. Initial design of statewide strategy and infrastructure to address regional and local level poverty issues.

The Client

Executive Branch of State Government

The Business Problem

The state’s executive branch decides to develop a statewide network of groups focused on creating solutions to recognized, regional and/or local poverty issues.

SSA’s Methodology

• Provide technical assistance to develop a process of initial “community conversations” designed to identify high priority issues in local communities.
• Develop and deliver train-the-trainer programs for selected "community conversation" facilitators.
• Facilitate planning sessions of project leaders focused on designing a durable solutions-to-poverty network of regional and local groups.