"The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our Gross Domestic Product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart - not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good."
President Barack Obama
January 20, 2009
Inaugural Address
January 20, 2009
Inaugural Address
With rapid changes occurring on the federal level against the backdrop of one of the worst economic downturns in decades, state-level advocates working towards ending poverty and fulfilling human rights need information on what they should be preparing for and acting on in Illinois to take full advantage of these opportunities. The From Poverty to Opportunity Campaign is hosting a series of audio event calling on national experts to share their insight into the changes and possibilities on the federal level and what those changes mean to our work here in Illinois. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn what can be done to make sure opportunity is extended to the most vulnerable in our society.
Call Three - Monday, April 6 - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CST **New Date - Changed From March 30**
Topic: Health Care & Food
Speakers:
Rachel Klein - Deputy Director, Health Policy - Famlies USA
Colleen Pawling - Food Stamp Analyst - Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
President Obama's recently introduced budget included over $600 billion for the expansion of healthcare. Does that mean we are really on the path to healthcare for all? As the economic crisis continues, food pantries are seeing more and more people at their door. How does the recovery package and other policy changes address the growing need for food assistance? National experts will discuss these critical issues and what we need to be doing here in Illinois help realize these human rights.
You can listen to the podcasts of our previous calls by clicking here.
This series of events is made possible by the generous support of the Libra Foundation.
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