The Community Strategies Group is convening a new action-learning group for the Annie E. Casey Foundation, focused on how on-the-ground programs in six selected urban and rural communities can combat long-term poverty by working with both poor children and their parents at the same time.This Event is by Invitation Only.
Two-Generation Action Learning Network Peer Convening
Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.
Jun 20 – 22 2012
Peachtree, GA
Date
Jun 20 – 22 2012
8:00am – 12:00am
8:00am – 12:00am
Location
Peachtree, GA, United States
Contact
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