Barron County coalition unites resource agencies to reduce poverty


Barron County coalition unites resource agencies to reduce poverty


Community Connections to Prosperity holds quarterly events under one roof to provide clothing, food, housing assistance and more

In May 2017, a tornado ripped through Barron County, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses.

Agencies from across the county united to help provide relief. The response sparked a question for Sarah Turner, a public health specialist, who was involved in the effort.

“Why wait for [disaster] to happen?” she told WPR...

...“Twenty-five to 30 agencies [meet] quarterly under one roof to help meet people’s needs on site,” she said....


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Ken Notes: What a great idea! Every County or Region should have all the housing professionals meet once every quarter. Invite WHEDA, WEDC, USDA, and others. Read the article, you will be impressed with the ideas they a=have come up with!

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