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THE 9 DRIVERS OF POVERTY

OneRouge work will target all scales and spectrums of change—ranging from change in the individual to systemic change for the entire community. As the capital region adage goes: Through OneRouge Collective Impact, organizations and the constituencies they serve will be “stronger together.”

Onerouge Friday community calls

Barriers of poverty are not only multi-faceted but are also interconnected. Each coalition surrounding the Driver of Poverty works with other coalitions to ensure a hollistic approach is maintained when creating effective change.

THE COALITIONS

Barriers of poverty are not only multi-faceted but are also interconnected. Each coalition surrounding the Driver of Poverty works with other coalitions to ensure a holistic approach is maintained when creating effective change.

Capital Area Food Equity (CAFE) Coalition

Coalition Aspirational Statement

Decrease the number of individuals in the Capital Region experiencing food insecurity

Coalition Goals

  • Promote greater utilization and access to existing feeding programs; SNAP; ensure people who are eligible are registered to purchase necessary healthy food.

  • Promote collaboration across organizations and working groups within CAFE and OneRouge to move the needle on lasting and meaningful systems change.

  • Teach to grow by providing opportunities for local, sustainable food production; promote economic development of food production and sales at all levels.

  • ​End hunger with sustainable and equitable access to 3 healthy meals a day, every day.

Team Meeting

Upcoming Meetings

  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Dec 06
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86215807885
    Dec 06, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86215807885
    Dec 06, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86215807885
    Every week since March 2020, community members of East Baton Rouge have met for conversations centered around the 9 Drivers of Poverty.
  • Fri, Jan 17
    Location is TBD
    Jan 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Jan 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD

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