
The Horizons Community Leadership Program to Reduce Poverty helps communities build stronger leaders to address economic issues and find ways to implement change. Horizons is funded by the Northwest Area Foundation and implemented by Iowa State University Extension in partnership with Iowa citizens.
Horizons I, II, and III communities are invited to come together on the ISU campus to look for common interests, share successes, challenges and to learn! The keynote speaker will explore how Horizons communities can impact public policy at the local, state and national levels. Julie Hlas, ISU Extension Media Program Specialist, will close the day with a “How to Be Heard - Tips for telling your story to the public, your legislator, grantor” presentation.
Nine Horizons communities were invited to share their Horizons Successes. Community efforts confirmed to date include: Hamburg’s Backpack Project, which provides weekend food to children who might otherwise go hungry, and Farmington’s Food Pantry. Check back to learn of additional featured projects.
Learn about how State and Federal Programs can help communities help their citizens; about what the Community Vitality Center can offer; how students can better position themselves for the future; along with Grant Writing 101, to name a few other breakout sessions available to workshop participants.
To follow the April 7 agenda as it builds, click here. Weekly updates will be posted beginning the third week in February. Registration will be available beginning March 1, 2010.
Horizons and this workshop are led by Iowa State University Extension through funding from the Northwest Area Foundation in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Horizon Communities Tell Their Stories Through Blogging
Community blogging is a strategic communication tool that helps local communities tell their stories, connect each other through common goals of poverty reduction, and reflect on their successes.
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