The Public Policy Project

New Poverty Advocacy Training for north Minneapolis Residents

Who & What: Northway Community Trust in conjunction with The Public Policy Project is offering an eight month long Northside Poverty Advocacy Training for low-income RESIDENTS of north Minneapolis who live within these boundaries: 54th Street on the North, the Mississippi River on the East, Highway 394 on the South, and Xerxes Ave on the West.

Time Frame: Eight months of twice a month evening training sessions on Thursdays nights from 6:30-9:30 PM beginning July 17, 2008 leading to a “Day-on-the- Hill”
legislative advocacy campaign in February 2009.

Location: Training sessions will be held at the Northway Community Trust office 1501 W. Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411.

Registration: Space is limited! Twenty-five (25) registrations will be accepted and must be received by July 11, 2008. E-mail registrations to James (james_thepublcipolicyproject@msn.com) or Loren (niemistory@aol.com) or mail/drop it off at it at the Northway Community Trust 1501 W. Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411.

Selection Process: Participants will be accepted based upon an interview with the Public Policy Project staff. Interviews will be held on July 9, 10, and 11. Registrants will be notified of interview times. Participation will be limited to 25 individuals — so early registration is encouraged.