The City of Longview Partners in Prevention will being “Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’ by World” weekly sessions on August 30th. Getting Ahead is part of the Longview Bridges Out of Poverty initiative. Designed for adults living in poverty, or with limited resources, Getting Ahead provides information and tools to help build economic stability. There is no charge to participate in the 20 weekly sessions. Getting Ahead materials, childcare, and a meal at each weekly session is provided.
Phil DeVol, the author of Getting Ahead, states, “Thousands of people have already used this learning experience to take charge of their future. Many Getting Ahead graduates have stabilized their lives and built their financial, educational, and social resources as a result of the investigations sparked from this workbook.”
Getting Ahead sessions will meet in Longview on Tuesdays from 6 – 8 p.m. beginning August 30th. Please call 903-237-1019 for more information or to register.