With the recent passing of the IL State Budget, it’s a great opportunity to revisit our recent State Budget Impasse Forum held at Canton H.S. This was a joint effort between churches, schools, and various community leaders. You can now listen to the forum through our church podcast or online at our church website (The video of the forum is still online as well thanks to Mark Bixler).
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The CCOB is one of several community organizations that will be participating in an upcoming community forum to discuss how the IL budget impasse impacts Fulton County. The following is a press release about the event which will be moderated by our very own Pastor Kevin Kessler:
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Throughout the week, we will post portions of our summary report from the forum on poverty. This fifth and final post answers questions about efforts to alleviate poverty in our community.
Throughout the week, we will post portions of our summary report from the forum on poverty. This fourth post answers questions that audience members asked our panelists.
Audience Questions
Throughout the week, we will post portions of our summary report from the forum on poverty. This third post highlights remarks made by our panelists exploring solutions to poverty in our county.
Exploring Solutions
Question 1 – What is your role or the role of the organization you represent in helping to alleviate poverty (how are you serving the needs of those living in poverty)
Throughout the week, we will post portions of our summary report from the forum on poverty. This second post highlights remarks made by our panelists speaking to the factors that contribute towards poverty in Fulton County.
Defining the Problem
Question 2- How does poverty affect families, individuals, and in larger context, the welfare of communities, and even the county? Why should we be concerned about poverty?
Throughout the week, we will post portions of our summary report from the forum on poverty. This first post highlights remarks made by our panelists speaking to the factors that contribute towards poverty in Fulton County.
Introductory Remarks
Pastor Kevin Kessler – Moderator
Defining the Problem
Question 1 – What are the major factors contributing to poverty in Fulton County?
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