Bridges Out of Poverty in Depth Training to Build Effective Skills

Learn how you can walk with those who want to end the cycle of poverty for their families!

Bridges Out of Poverty In-Depth is a 4-hour experience. It will cover mental models of class, registers of language, the eleven critical resources to thrive, and help participants consider changes that might be made within their organizations. This immersive learning starts the journey for volunteers and staff for cross-community relationships. Participants will become equipped to engage in long-term collaborative communities for change.

The 4 hours will happen on Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The session will be very interactive and will include small and large group discussions, breaks, and light snacks.

The facilitators for this event will be The Rev. Meghan Killingsworth, co-pastor of First UMC, Sanford and PSG Facilitator and Lynette Fields, Executive Director of Poverty Solutions Group. Both are certified Bridges trainers through aha!Process and both have years of cross-community work experience.

You may want to purchase the Bridges out of Poverty, Strategies for Professionals and Communities prior to the workshop. It is not necessary to participate in the workshop but you may want to dig in deeper to the topics addressed. Audio book can be purchased through Audible and physical books can be purchased through aha!Process, Amazon, and other online platforms.

https://www.ahaprocess.com/product/bridges-out-of-poverty-book/