April 10, 2015 Dear Community Leader As a respected leader in our community, your influence and contributions are important to the long-term success of our community. Whether you are a business owner/leader, a public servant or an individual striving to provide for your family; your contributions to the insights and solutions that address poverty in our community are needed. On behalf of Southwest Arizona Futures Forum, we invite you to join SAFF and WACOG / VISTA on Thursday, April 16, 2015 6:30am – 1:00pm as we explore “Understanding Poverty in our Community.” Join over 100 local community leaders in developing our local consensus viewpoint. At the conclusion of our session, our final report will become the catalyst for creating life changing solutions across our community. Program 6:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Check-in and breakfast Welcome and introductions Simulation Overview Poverty Simulation Panelists Presentations: Cynthia Zwick, Executive Director, Arizona Community Action Association Luke Black, MA – Equal Voices Facilitator, Arizona Community Action Association Break Out Sessions Lunch Speaker: Kimberly Will, State Program Director, Corp. for National and Community Service Review of Final Session Plenary Report Consider this day an investment in the long-term success of your community. We appreciate your time and participation. Sincerely, f{xÄÄxç `xÄÄÉÇ Shelley Mellon Chair, Southwest Arizona Futures Forum