The 9 Drivers of Poverty
OneRouge work will target all scales and spectrums of change, ranging from change in the individual to changes for the entire community. As the capital region adage goes: Through OneRouge Collective Impact, organizations and the constituencies they serve will be “stronger together.”
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 hollistic approach is maintained when creating effective change.
Capital Area Food Equity (CAFE) Coalition
High need for foods to sustain a healthy life
Housing Coalition
Lack of homeownership and escalating rental costs
Representation Coalition
English proficiency and cultural differences
Education to Career Coalition
Need for educational attainment
Teen Families Coalition
High teen birth rates
Public Safety Coalition
Growing number of neighborhoods in poverty
Transportation & Mobility Coalition
Affordable transportation
Equal Pay Coalition
High poverty rates and low wages for single mothers
Childhood Poverty Coalition
High number of households with children living in poverty
Our SUpporters
