Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop
Bridges Out of Poverty training is an international interactive virtual workshop to help create communication bridges across economic populations. The training is intended for service providers and those wanting to build an understanding of Poverty and the hidden rules of classes.
By looking at the community through the triple lenses of Individuals, Community and Systems, we can better understand the situation of poverty. We will spend the day learning about what it means to live in poverty, by exploring various concepts, ideas, and tools, in a series of activities and breakout rooms.
- Date & Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:30 am - 4 pm
- Sponsor: Kingston Community Health Centres
- Cost: $100 per person (100% of proceeds are used for community programming)
- Register for this virtual event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bridges-out-of-poverty-workshop-tickets-1545348451819?
Objectives:
- explore the hidden rules of economic class,
- create mental models of poverty and middle class,
- use Bridges concepts to assist in building communication strategies to enhance relationships with the individuals we support and to challenge our perspectives
- examine resources in the community that support low-income households.
A bit about the trainers:
Steph Wheeler is a graduate of Queens University in Sociology and Restorative Justice and has lived and worked in the Kingston Community for over 30 years.
Kris Babcock has worked at the City of Kingston Housing and Social Services Department in a variety of positions for over 40 years.
Spencer Lanthier is a graduate of the Social Service Worker program at St. Lawrence College and has worked in various positions across Kingston Community Health Centres for the past 3 years.
Questions: bridgesoutofpoverty@outlook.com