Group Works to End Poverty in Several Northeast Georgia Counties

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio, Toccoa

In Stephens County, Community partners and agencies will be coming together later this month to discuss addressing poverty in our region.

The Northeast Georgia Poverty Round Table is slated for Wednesday, September 18, at 10 a.m.

Community partners and agencies from Habersham, White, Stephens, Banks and Rabun counties have partnered to create a plan to reduce poverty in our area.

This group meets on a regular basis, to plan the most effective way to address families and individuals who are facing challenges and need help and guidance towards their path to self-sufficiency.

The September 18th round table is being held at the Salvation Army of Toccoa, located at 306 E. Franklin Street, in Toccoa.

For questions regarding the forthcoming round table contact the Salvation Army of Toccoa by calling 706-886-5293.