SCACAP kicked off its Poverty Webinar Series “Poverty at the Forefront!” in May 2022, recognizing Community Action Month. The May series consisted of three webinars, and these topics were as follows:

“How the War on Poverty Begin: A Living History!” by Charles McCann, National CAP Emeritus

“Poverty & Domestic Violence” by Amra Marshall, Program Coordinator of SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA)

“Poverty & Crime! Prison Reentry: Life Outside of the Walls!” by Nena Walker-Staley, Former Deputy Director of SC Department of Corrections (SCDC)


As requested by popular demand of the network, SCACAP will continue poverty webinars in its Poverty Webinar Summer Series. These webinars will now be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month to allow attendees to hear from experts and community members across the state to discuss different topics and the impact of poverty in the communities.

The June series consisted of two webinars, and these topics were as follows:

“Poverty & Youth: Impact on Poverty: Self-Esteem, Opportunities, & Choices!”by Jada Samuel, Founder & Executive Director, iSHAPE Me, Inc.

“Poverty & Racism: Intersection of Poverty & Race!” by Dr. Jennifer Gunter, Collaborative on Race Director, Interim Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, University of South Carolina (USC)
Upcoming Webinar Topics Include:
• POVERTY & POLITICS
• POVERTY & EDUCATION
• POVERTY & EMPLOYMENT
• POVERTY & HOMELESSNESS
• CHILDHOOD POVERTY
• POVERTY GUIDELINES
• POVERTY & HEALTH/NUTRITION
• POVERTY & MENTAL HEALTH
• AND MORE!!!

If you have attended any of the poverty webinars or have watched the recordings, we want to hear your feedback!

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