Missourians to End Poverty
Together We Can Build Resilient Communities
September 20th in Jefferson City, MO
Missouri Poverty Summit
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Platinum Sponsor
Missouri Community Action Network
Overview
Join Missourians to End Poverty and difference-makers from across the state for a day of community-centered dialogue at the 2018 Missouri Poverty Summit! The 2018 Missouri Poverty Summit features two engaging keynote speakers, Rev. Liz Theoharis and Dr. Jason Purnell, as well as a panel discussion with elected officials and a panel of experts addressing the five elements of poverty—economic and family security, education, food, health, housing and energy - read more.
Agenda
Registration Opens - 8:00 am
Welcome & Opening - 9:00 am
Community-Based Solutions Panel | Addressing the Five Elements of Poverty: How an Assets-Based Approach Leads to Better Outcomes - 9:30 am
Morning Break & Refreshments - 10:45 am
Opening Keynote Speaker: Rev. Liz Theoharis, The Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice - 11:15 am
Luncheon & Networking - 12:15 pm
Public Policy Issues Panel | The Policy-Practice Connection: Strengthening Missouri’s Public Policies to Uplift Low-Income Missourians - 1:15 pm
Closing Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jason Purnell, Associate Professor, Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis - 2:45 pm
Closing Remarks - 3:45 pm
Conclusion - 4:00 pm
