Heather McGhee to Keynote From Poverty to Possibilities
United Way of Pierce County’s 5th Annual Summit on Poverty
May 25, 2021, Tacoma, Wash. — From Poverty to Possibilities is Pierce County’s signature community summit that takes on barriers to economic equity. This year's summit will focus on racial equity and how we can prosper together. Attendees will broaden their knowledge and ownership about systemic barriers to moving out of poverty by focusing on building bridges to move forward and dismantle systems and structures that are holding us back.
This year’s keynote speaker is Heather McGhee. A renowned expert on the American economy, HEATHER MCGHEE is one of the most brilliant and influential thinkers exploring inequality today. Both her viral TED talk and her instant New York Times bestseller The Sum of Us reveal the devastating true cost of racism—not just for people of color, but for everyone. Deeply stirring, intelligent, and compassionate, McGhee’s talks offer us an actionable roadmap during one of the most critical—and most troubled—periods in history.
Over 300 community leaders attended this event in the past, which will be virtual this year and we hope you'll join us.
'Pitch to Ditch Poverty' challenge will return for the 3rd year. Applications will open on July 1, 2021.
Who: United Way of Pierce County
What: From Poverty to Possibilities
When: November 9, 2021, 8 a.m. - noon
Where: This is a virtual event made possible at no cost thanks to our sponsors. We'll post registration information here as soon as it is available. Until then, make sure it is on your calendar!
Thank you to this year’s sponsors, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and Harborstone Credit Union. For sponsorship information, contact Emily Mendez-Bryant at emilym@uwpc.org
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About United Way of Pierce County United Way of Pierce County has served our community since 1921. Our history is rooted in partnerships—bringing people from different walks of life together to improve conditions for children, families and individuals. While that will never change, our role as a community fundraiser has shifted as the United Way movement has sharpened our focus to solve key community issues that are preventing people from meeting their full potential. Today we are leading change by breaking the cycle of poverty in Pierce County. UNITED, WE WILL LIFT 15,000 FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY BY 2028. Learn more at https://www.uwpc.org/