HPPP VALUES

• We believe that every individual should be treated with dignity and respect
• No one should go without adequate and appropriate food.
• Everyone should be able to support themselves and their families.
• Everyone should be provided the opportunity to reach their potential.
• Everyone should be personally involved in reaching their goals and moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Broad- based community involvement and collaboration are necessary for achieving significant progress and lasting change.

ABOUT HPPP

The Hunger Prevention Partnership was formed in October 2000, after the first Portage County Hunger Summit. Over the years, the Partnership has grown. In April, at the 2006 Poverty Summit, the Partnership expanded to include poverty issues and the name of the organization was changed to Portage County Hunger and Poverty Prevention Partnership. The Partnership includes individuals from various aspects of the public and private sector. The Partnership developed four project teams to help address and solve hunger and poverty issues that face Portage County .

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Upcoming Events: None schedueld at this time.

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Poverty SImulation Results - Click Here for the Evaluation and Click Here for the Results

The responses are very typical of most simulations.  However, this group was way above average in terms of providing their contact info. for wanting to receive more information about future This group was very thoughtful in terms of adding extra comments, so it will be helpful for you to read through all of them.  As you can see, the simulation clearly impacted people's attitudes about poverty......and hopefully will spur people to action. 

Especially neat is the additional item we asked participants to note (the last question, which is not listed on the official eval. form):  "What action do you plan to take as a result of participating in today's simulation?" Thanks again, everyone, for all of your work in making the Poverty Simulation such a great success. 

I look forward to seeing the "fruits of your labor" in terms of increased respect, understanding, and assistance for those in poverty in Portage County. 

Warm Regards - Betsy Rozelle

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