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Regional Proserity Task Force

The RPTF will reduce poverty in two direct ways: by advocating systems change and by forming working groups to address program goals. The RPTF meets on a quarterly basis in central locations around the region. By acting as a collective body, the task force will have more power to advocate changes in policies and service delivery. In addition, members use their talents, resources and strengths to facilitate and develop programs that strategically reduce poverty using a working group model.

The RPTF will have a strong voice in systems change. Through group action, the RPTF will draw on the resources of the region to advocate change in policy areas that have direct and indirect consequences for people in poverty. For instance, a direct link for people in poverty is the need for more effective social service delivery systems. An indirect link may be related to economic development and the “trickle down effect” that will impact people in poverty. The RPTF has the opportunity to research and explore systems change to meet the needs of not only those in the lowest economic quartile, but also the entire region. This approach recognizes our “inter-connectedness” and the belief that a butterfly flapping its wings in Salmon may cause a great wind in Montpelier.

The RPTF will be active participants in program development by participating on smaller working groups to address specific projects within the plan. The working groups will draw upon the expertise and talent of individual members to address challenging programs while keeping our work at the grassroots level. The P4P staff will help coordinate and facilitate the working groups by providing ongoing outreach and technical assistance

See Working Groups for more information.

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