10 episodes
The Breakthrough Podcast Georgia Center For Opportunity
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- Society & Culture
Conversations with and about community leaders, local nonprofits, and area businesses that are meeting the needs of those living in poverty. Each episode highlights the power of civil society to meet the growing needs of the most vulnerable communities.
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Why Georgia Policies Matter
Georgia is a battleground state and the policies it enacts can have a huge impact on those living in poverty. We discuss why policy matters in Georgia and what we can expect in 2024.
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Understanding How Benefits Cliffs Impact Those In Poverty
We discuss the issue of Benefits Cliffs and what we are doing on this important issue for anyone on welfare or safety net services.
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Crtime in Atlanta & What We Can Do About It
We are joined by Josh Crawford, a lawyer and the head of the Criminal Justice Initiative at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. As crime has spiked in many major cities, Josh is leading the charge in addressing the issues that lead to violent crime and helping thousands have safer and more opportunities in their communities.
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Understanding How Inflation Impacts Those In Poverty | Breakthrough Podcast Episode 1
Inflation has a huge impact on everyone but it is catastrophic to those living in poverty. We discuss how it happens and what we must do to address it.
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Hiring Well Doing Good | Breakthrough Podcast
This week I’m joined by GCO’s own Eric Cochling. Eric has been with GCO for decades and spearheaded the revolutionary project titled Hiring Well, Doing Good. Hiring Well Doing Good […]
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America Lost | Breakthrough Podcast
This week Chris Rufo of the Documentary Foundation and the director of the eye-opening documentary, America Lost. Chris shares what he learned in his travels through America's most impoverished cities. The stories and the lives captured will change how you view poverty.