Uplift People of Elk Grove Newsletter

A Word On Poverty

U plift People of Elk Grove was created to help individuals and families break the cycle of poverty. We understand that poverty is complicated and a multi layered issue and everyone has arrived at their journey from a different path. Being stuck in the cycle of poverty is a difficult and frustrating situation. Being just an unexpected bill away from financial emergency is very stressful. It is common for most people who are in poverty to identify with one or more of the following statements; I am just able to make it through the day. I am barely able to manage responsibilities. I am unable to plan for the future. I find it difficult setting and achieving goals. I am unable to make change. I constantly struggle to make ends meet. I have feelings of being overwhelmed with no end in sight. I feel that past events have a strong influence over my current situation. I feel unworthy of a better life I am not connected with family and community. I have no support system, I have no balance in my life. I spend minimal time on self care. I often have feelings of isolation, stress, shame, anxiety and/or insecurity. I am surrounded by chaos. We want our participants to reach their true potential and find a place of abundance. That takes time, education, motivation and support. It also involves changing habits and understanding class rules.

Identifying The Role Poverty Plays In Our Lives

Financial poverty is only one type of poverty. Poverty can also be experienced physically, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, or otherwise. Each and every one of us, regardless of our background, has experienced, is experiencing, or will experience poverty in some aspect of our life. If you would like to learn more about poverty and how it plays a role in our lives you can download the Quality of Life Survey using the button below. This tool explains in more detail the 11 different areas in which poverty exists and how to determine where one falls in each category (from surviving to thriving). Uplift participants utilize this survey to help identify goals and asses how their journey has changed. We take this survey about every 6 months. Quality of Life Survey ‌

Memories from SteinTime 2019, our annual Oktoberfest Fundrasier.

“This program has helped me to set small goals so I can get to that BIG goal.” -Uplift Champion

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