Bridges for Kansas Families: The Role of Social Capital in Kansas Families Living in Poverty

Description:

Elaine Johannes, an associate professor and extension specialist, and Gregory Paul, an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies, have proposed the project, “Bridges for Families: The Role of Social Capital in Kansas Families Living in Poverty.” This project was developed in order to raise awareness about the large increase of poverty-stricken children in the state of Kansas. With the newly obtained awareness that this project will offer, the principal investigators hope to reduce poverty by holding focus groups, phone interviews, and zoom meetings for people who have lived in poverty. By addressing poverty from people who are currently being faced with it, this project hopes to “give a voice” to those that would normally go unheard. By partnering with Circles, a volunteer-based organization, the principal investigators hope to help provide the people of many communities in Kansas with the drive to succeed.

Offering:

Ongoing

Contact:

Elaine Johannes, 785-532-7720, ejohanne@k-state.edu

Program Partners:

Allison Celik, Brenda Sales, Deann Smith, Greg Paul, Charlotte Shoup Olsen, Adam Cless

Institutional Impact Area(s):

University members collaboration with community partners

Audience:

Poverty-Stricken Individuals