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ACCE 2012 Convention Blue Ribbon Panel. Strive2Thrive Albany, GA’s Vision to Empower Families Presented by: Ausha Jackson, Program Director. Albany, GA. 4 th Poorest MSA in the Nation - Forbes Magazine. Albany, GA. 4 th Poorest MSA in the Nation - Forbes Magazine. Albany, GA. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ACCE 2012 ConventionBlue Ribbon Panel
Strive2ThriveAlbany, GA’s Vision to Empower Families
Presented by: Ausha Jackson, Program Director
Albany, GA
4th Poorest MSA in the Nation- Forbes Magazine
Albany, GA
4th Poorest MSA in the Nation- Forbes Magazine
Albany, GA
STATISTICS
• Teen Pregnancy Rate – 6th highest in the state• Median Household Income - $34,002• Unemployment Rate – 10.8%• High School Dropout Rate – 44%• Free/Reduced Lunch – 85.5%• Food Stamp Recipients – 24.9%
Albany, GA
The cost to Georgia taxpayers is over
$465 Million
Albany, GA
Who Was Responsible for Addressing Poverty in Albany?
There were well over 600 organizations in Albany-Dougherty County that provide
resources to people in poverty…
Albany, GA
Develop a program with the sole focus of ERADICATING poverty
Albany, GA
CIRCLES™ CAMPAIGN
Move the Mountain
Launched Circles™ in 2007
64 Communities
24 StatesMission: To empower people from
every economic class to solve poverty in their communities through individual
transformation and community change.
Enters…
Strive2Thrive
Getting AheadIn a Just Getting By World
Circle Leaders
Strive2Thrive
Bridges Out of Poverty Training Allies
Strive2Thrive
Circles™Circle Leaders + Allies = Circle
Strive2Thrive
“Magnificent Me” Youth Program
Strive2Thrive
Weekly Community Meetings
Strive2Thrive
Big View Meetings
Strive2Thrive
RESULTS Since 2010, 41 families have enrolled in Strive2Thrive, and…• 37 families successfully completed Getting Ahead (90% success rate!)
Increase in Income –– 11% after 6 months in Circles– 21% after 12 months in Circles– 74% after 18 months in Circles
Strive2Thrive
RESULTS (cont’d)
Increase in Educational Enrollment
– 25% after 6 months
– 64 % after 12 months
– 86% after 19 months
Increase in Overall Assets - 65%
Decrease in Overall Debts – 27%
Increase in Reliable Transportation – 42%
Decrease in Overall Household Use of Public Funds – 12%
Strive2Thrive
RESULTS (cont’d)• 77 Allies have been matched with families• 400+ people have volunteered at S2T weekly meetings• 20+ partner organizations• As of January 1, 2012 S2T is a Regional Training Center for MTM
Strive2Thrive
I Am Only One… But I AM One!
Contact Us
For more information, please call (229) 317-7175 or visit www.strive2thrive.org.