Bridges Out of Poverty

Bridges Out of Poverty St. Thomas Elgin is a group of committed community leaders and volunteers whose mission is to eliminate poverty by uniting the strengths and passions of those living in St. Thomas & Elgin County. 

Since 2010, this group has been passionate about reducing poverty in St. Thomas & Elgin County through the tools set out in Bridges Out of Poverty.  Bridges Out of Poverty, developed by educator Dr. Ruby Payne, is a uniquely powerful tool that looks at poverty through the lens of economic class and recognizes that moving people out of poverty requires systemic change.