January 30 - February 7, 2027
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Poverty Alleviation Week - Flourishing Together
There are MANY ways to get involved:
Saturday, Jan 30th - Schoepp's Fisheree
Fisheree Fundraiser with Basket Raffles, food, fishing prizes, and more
Schoepp’s Cottonwood Resort| N586 Schoepp Rd - Sauk City |
Volunteers needed
Tuesday, February 2nd - Road to Justice: Community Enrichment
Short video series with guided discussion to learn encourage and grow together
6:8, Inc 821 Industry Road, Sauk City
Thursday, February 4th - An Inspiring Evening of Conversation
Table Conversations, National Speaker, Local Panel Discussion, and Happy Hour
Leola Hall, 105 9th Street - Prairie du Sac
Free - Tickets Required
Friday, February 5th - True Charity Workshop: Putting it into Practice
Explore the long-term benefits of developmental, relational charity and strategize with other community members to truly move the poverty needle in our area!
6:8, Inc 821 Industry Road, Sauk City
Friday, February 5th - High School Hour: Making a Difference
James and Marsha Whitford, founders of Watered Gardens and True Charity in Joplin, MO, share how YOU can make a difference - pizza and soda provided
6:8, Inc 821 Industry Road, Sauk City
Sunday, February 7th - Souper Bowl
Benefit Lunch featuring local chefs and bowls made by SP High School pottery students while hearing from those going from surviving to flourishing
Abbey at Otter Creek, E11096 Yanke Dr; Prairie du Sac
Raise awareness | Raise Funds | Increase our local economy
Join the Conversation
Join the Conversation
Participate in our Facebook Discussion throughout the week covering a variety of topics core to the Poverty Alleviation Work at 6:8.
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Click Here to view the complete list of questions and related resources.
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Sunday, February 7, 2027 is the:
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Effective Charity
Effective Charity
*** New this year - Participate in our Facebook Discussion throughout the week covering a variety of topics core to the Poverty Alleviation Work at 6:8.
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Why do you think people end up in poverty? Is it lack of money, poor choices, broken systems, or something deeper? Let’s start with this short overview of what poverty really looks like.
Why do you think people end up in poverty? Is it lack of money, poor choices, broken systems, or something deeper? Let’s start with this short overview of what poverty really looks like.
Good intentions aren’t always good outcomes. Sometimes what feels like help can actually hold people back. This article digs into the idea that being with someone matters before doing for them.
Good intentions aren’t always good outcomes. Sometimes what feels like help can actually hold people back. This article digs into the idea that being with someone matters before doing for them.
Effective charity’ can mean different things to different people. To some, it’s about dignity. To others, it’s about long-term impact. What does it mean to you today?
Effective charity’ can mean different things to different people. To some, it’s about dignity. To others, it’s about long-term impact. What does it mean to you today?
Is poverty always an ‘emergency’? Sometimes it’s temporary, sometimes long-standing. This short read helps explain how responses should differ when someone is in crisis vs. facing chronic struggles.
Is poverty always an ‘emergency’? Sometimes it’s temporary, sometimes long-standing. This short read helps explain how responses should differ when someone is in crisis vs. facing chronic struggles.
When we choose to give, are we aiming for feel-good or lasting impact? Here’s how some practitioners explain the difference between effective and well-intended charity.
When we choose to give, are we aiming for feel-good or lasting impact? Here’s how some practitioners explain the difference between effective and well-intended charity.
Outputs are what you do; outcomes are what actually changes. Why does that matter? This short video breaks it down in a way that really hits home.
Outputs are what you do; outcomes are what actually changes. Why does that matter? This short video breaks it down in a way that really hits home.
What happens when we invite people to participate in their own progress? This video explores how healthy expectations and shared effort help awakening dignity and worth.
What happens when we invite people to participate in their own progress? This video explores how healthy expectations and shared effort help awakening dignity and worth.
As we reflect on the week and any challenges to our current thinking, take a minute to wander through 6:8's website and see if there are ways to get involved that appeal to you or additional questions that are raised. Stop in - we would love to talk with you!
As we reflect on the week and any challenges to our current thinking, take a minute to wander through 6:8's website and see if there are ways to get involved that appeal to you or additional questions that are raised. Stop in - we would love to talk with you!
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