Yes, we have the power to get the country back on track...

The Power of Hope and Vision - Our message is one of hope! Now is the time for all of us to jump in and fight a smart new war on poverty. Your jumping in will make a difference (and it will make a difference to you, personally, as well), and together, we will get America back on track. Whether you're a private citizen, a civic leader, a Public Information professional, an NGO worker who wears P.I. as one of many hats, or a student or concerned citizen interested in staging a poverty awareness event, these resources are our way of extending a helping hand to you in your good work. Your involvement will make a difference in a smart new effort against poverty and inequality, and on a personal level it will matter to you.

Poverty Awareness

• Ripple Page - our main go-to page for citizen involvement.
• Poverty Awareness Events - Tools and tips, we'll show you how!
• Tracks of Hope - the forgotten story of America's Runaway Train and how to get back on track
• The Film - The Faces of Poverty and *coming soon* Concert for Hope Film
• Event Calendar - our elfen eCalendar - we'll add your dates, plus there's a how-to!
• Pathways Magazine from Stanford Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality at inequality.com
• Links - charity rating organizations, advocacy groups, and other www resources.
• Elfen E-Cards - to spread the word. Awareness-raising e-cards will be added over time.

General Communications Tips for Nonprofits

Branding - Setting yourself apart. Media Relations - Getting yourself noticed. Communication Tips - Get your message across! Grant Writing Tips for Successful Proposals

Your Press Kit - Your message, delivered. Donor Development - Is it ok to fundraise? Your Web Presence - Making the most of the internet. Event on a Shoestring - tips and tricks, handy how-to!

IDEA: Harnessing Your Purchasing Power
Just like you may be swapping out lightbulbs for more 'green' options, consider buying through an online portal that donates some portion of revenue to a cause you cherish. Support smart policies that build a strong America and reinforce businesses with the model of 'doing well by doing good' (making a fair profit while bringing people out of poverty). Through your stock purchases and purchase choices, start paying attention to who is on the team.

The Power of Your Engagement - Just by taking the first step and joining your voice with ours, engaging in the discussion and being willing to look at the problem, you are already a powerful force for change. Now is a good time, because candidates want your vote. Just like you are voting for legislators who insist on higher MPG cars and who are doing something about global warming, you can insist on candidates having a policy for a strong America, a thriving economy and a good democracy - ask them: have they heard of www.inequality.com? Would they say yes to a copy of Pathways Magazine or Faces of Poverty? What's their plan for getting America back on track? How do they plan to incentivize business to be 'good capitalists'? Be an informed voter; make use of the resources at Project Vote Smart.

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