Friday, October 29, 2010

Ending Poverty, Not Maintaining Poverty

On each of the last 13 days before the Nov. 2010 election, I'm offering a new idea, thought or comment on how we can better position Wisconsin for brighter day of economic prosperity and job growth. 

4 days until Election Day
One of the most exciting developments in the region I serve is found at the Southwest Wisconsin Community Action Program which is based in Dodgeville and serves a five-county region.  Historically, the organization mainly administered programs to those in poverty.  More recently, under Executive Director Wally Orzechowski, SWCAP has become the region’s strongest force in helping achieve community and economic development goals.  The key is in organizing strategic partners in both the private and public sectors and forming the partnerships to accomplish free medical and dental clinics, food processing facilities and several other projects and programs that give people the tools that put them on the path to become economically self-sustaining.

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