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Generational Poverty

Generational Poverty

To wrap up our March blog posts inspired by our recent poverty simulation activity with Leadership Metro Richmond, let’s tackle a topic that’s both challenging and hopeful: breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Cycles of Disadvantage What exactly is...
Housing Instability

Housing Instability

As we continue our exploration of the high costs of poverty, we must take a deep dive into the topic of housing instability. This is an issue that is significantly affecting families right here in Henrico County. It is a complex challenge that demands our attention....
The High Cost of Poverty

The High Cost of Poverty

Last week, we reflected on the value of participating in a poverty simulation. It gives us the opportunity to “walk in someone else’s shoes.” This week we are still exploring the experience of living with poverty, but shifting our focus to a different phrase:...
Why Participate in a Poverty Simulation?

Why Participate in a Poverty Simulation?

No doubt you have heard the saying “To really understand someone, you need to walk a mile in their shoes.” Sometimes that can be difficult to do, if you have not been exposed to certain environments, situations, or circumstances. This can definitely be true for our...
YOU Can Have Influence

YOU Can Have Influence

Listen to Episode 21 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, YOU Can Have Influence.   Jeannine Panzera: Welcome to yet another episode of our Vigilant Voices™ podcast. Kristin Blalock: We’re happy to have you with us because our goal is for all of us to KNOW more about...