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Discussion: Poverty

links to Articles exploring Poverty

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​The Crossing 
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By Todd Schwartz
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Seven everyday things poor people worry about that rich people never do
By Carmen Rios
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Covid-19 and Videoclassism
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The Myth of the Culture of Poverty
Paul Gorski​
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Discussion Series for Mentors
Facilitated by Pam Quinn & Joseph Gainza
a mini-series of conversations about poverty


“Poverty is not an accident, like slavery and apartheid, it is man made and can be removed by the actions of human beings.”
- Nelson Mandela

Notes from the second Poverty Discussion January 4, 2017

Observations:
  • There is a fine line between respecting the way of life of the family and planting seeds for opportunity;
  • We are successful because we were told we could be what we wanted to be – we can do this as mentors;
  • The mentor is primarily a friend – not a social worker, a caregiver or a “fix-it” person.
 
Whether your mentee lives in poverty, or you are just interested in learning more about the impact of poverty in our communities, this discussion series will explore:

·The impact of poverty in our communities on families, schools, youth, parents, and mentors.
· The role of mentors in responding to poverty issues with our mentees and in our communities.  
·The impact mentoring can have in breaking the cycle of poverty.  


Notes from the First Poverty Discussion October 5, 2016

Community members and mentors came together to discuss how poverty plays into their roles as mentors. These are the highlights of the group brainstorm.
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One thing I will STOP doing... 
​Hoping that things will just work out
Judging 
Having expectations to break the poverty cycle overnight 
Being agnostic about poverty in the community
Ignoring 
​Making assumptions about menthe's life (positive & negative)
Worrying if I am doing it right 
Offering my input when it might not be needed
Underestimating the complexity of the issue of poverty
​Being annoyed when someone I know is poor has something I do not have 
Assuming 

One thing I will KEEP doing...
Mentoring 
Modeling kind & compassionate behavior with mentee 
Feeling hopeful
​Being available for mentee
​Offering new experiences to mentee
Thinking about ways that poverty holds us all from being all that we can be 
Being open and compassionate 
Being Kind
Showing respect 
Talking about the future
Showing up
Asking questions 
Sharing my personal experience with poverty

One thing I will START doing...
Encourage mentee to make future plans
Have conversations with mentee about poverty issues 
​Talk about the future 
​Be a consistent presence in mentees life
Trust the process 
Think about poverty in the work I do and how it affects kids
Write to legislators who control the flow of money
Gathering more information about solutions
Stop to think about poverty before I assume 
Be more understanding 
Ask mentee about hopes for the future
Challenge stereotypes
Find time
​Care more

Resources from Discussion

Books:
-Beans of Egypt Maine by Carolyn Chute

-Welfare Brat by Mary Childers 

-Helping Children Succeed by Paul Tough

-The Working Poor by David Shipler

Podcasts:
-When the Food Runs Out - Rumble Strip 
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​-Equal Standing in the Lunch Line - Morning Edition 
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Twinfield Together Mentoring Program
106 Nasmith Brook Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213 X 255
pam.quinn@ccsuvt.net 


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