Habitat's FOC to host Bridges Out of Poverty workshop

FINDLAY — Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County's Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) will host a Bridges Out of Poverty workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22 at its offices at 1200 Commerce Parkway. Bridges Out of Poverty is a nationally recognized, comprehensive approach to understanding the dynamics that cause and perpetuate poverty in our community. While the workshop is free and open to the public, seating is limited to 50 participants. Anyone interested in elevating others in our community will benefit from this training. "Bridges is one of those rare courses that can benefit all of us," says Dustin Fuller, FOC manager. "It provides insights that continue to influence my work and strengthen my relationships with families each and every day, helping me to build empathy and awareness of the challenges faced by individuals in poverty, rather than placing blame." The workshop, which is co-sponsored by the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, focuses on educating participants about the dynamics of poverty through the lens of economic class, all with the goal of developing strategies to help people move out of poverty. During the session participants will receive materials, tools and resources to empower a community that strives to alleviate and prevent poverty, revitalize neighborhoods, strengthen education and job skills, encourage and support individuals to seek self-sufficiency, reduce costs related to crime and poor health, and enhance economic development. To register, contact Kris Lowry at Habitat for Humanity at 419-429-1400, ext. 6. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., followed by the start of the workshop at 8:30.