The Bloom-Rich Community Development Association,
Inc. will be hosting a local "Dialogue on Poverty" as part of a national
effort to actively involve low- and middle-income Americans in the on going
discussion about poverty in America.
The forum will be held at the Theodore
McMillian Senior Center, 1343 Ellis Avenue, Ford Heights, Illinois, 60411
on Thursday, May 11,2000 from 9 am until noon. A buffet luncheon will
be served immediately following the forum.
The purpose of the dialogue is to hear from the community about the problems
of poverty, to raise community awareness about issues of poverty, and how
to effectively address them. Our goal is to identify local, state, and
national resources, as well as opportunities that individuals, families,
and communities need to become more self-sufficient.
" At some point we need to involve the
community in the planning process when we begin to structure new social
programs and services." Says Gloria Barnett-Brookins, Executive Director
at CEDA Bloom-Rich. " The dialogues are an excellent vehicle to include
the community in this process" she added
CEDA is conducting dialogues throughout
Cook County. Information gathered from these events will help CEDA plan
programs to better serve low-income individuals and families.
Nationally, the information will be compiled
and distributed to legislators to influence public decisions that affect
the poor.
Ms. Wanda Wells of WFLD of FOX Chicago
will serve as the Guest Facilitator for this event.
For more information, please contact one
of Bloom-Rich Community &: Economic Development Community Centers,
located at 1203 West End Avenue, Chicago Heights (708) 754-4575 and 1647
Cottage Grove Avenue, Ford Heights (708) 758-2510