Poverty is a major issue in Winston County. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, almost a fourth of the population of the county live below the poverty level.
Working with the MSU Extension Service, the Winston County Partners for Community Living (WCPCL) is implementing a plan called “Turning the Tide on Poverty”. An initiative of the Southern Rural Development Center, Turning the Tide on Poverty" is designed to promote community involvement in fighting the issues of poverty. The program needs community involvement and WCPCL and the Extension Service are currently looking for concerned, community members to join community circles. The purpose of the community circles is to develop a clear community action plan that will help address the issue of poverty.
Community circles encourage community members from all walks of life to share their voices around a set of topics with the goal of improving the quality of life in our communities. The process itself fosters civic-minded communities that encourage people to take an active role in solving local problems.
If you are interested in joining a community circle or need more information, contact Rita Tanksley at the Winston County Extension Office at 662-773-3091.
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