
About this Event
The Gulf South Regional Conference in Birmingham is an opportunity for us to come together in community and discuss how we are impacted by policies we advocate on, and how we can take action to end poverty in our community and the rest of the world. This is a space for us to bond and build bridges in the fight to end poverty.

Agenda
๐: 11:30 AM - 11:50 PM
Conference Check-In and Lunch
๐: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Welcome Message
Host: Cale Campbell, Group Leader, RESULTS Birmingham
๐: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
RESULTS April National Webinar: Justice in the Tax Code (live virtual stream)
Host: Speaker: Former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown
Info: This monthโs webinar will be focused on our tax policy work and how it affects everyday families, and families seeking to lift from poverty. We will be thrilled to welcome former Senator Sherrod Brown, a long-time congressional champion for the end of poverty. Come along to be motivated and positively challenged by Sen. Brownโs experiences and insights.
๐: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Turning Resistance into Collaboration for the End of Poverty
Info: Motivational Interviewing for Congressional Engagement
Karyne Bury, Grassroots Team RESULTS
๐: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Break (Networking)
๐: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Breaking Bread: Addressing Food Insecurity in Birmingham
Info: Food insecurity remains a pressing issue in Birmingham, impacting thousands of families across the city. This session will explore the root causes of food insecurity, its effects on local communities, and the innovative efforts being made to combat hunger. Experts, community leaders, and advocates will discuss food access disparities, policy solutions, and grassroots initiatives aimed at ensuring every resident has access to nutritious and affordable meals. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the issue and actionable ways to support food security efforts in Birmingham.
๐: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Break (Networking)
๐: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Weโre in this together: Building Community and Advocating for Change to Combat
Host: Speaker: Stan Johnson, Alabama Arise
Info: In times like these, strong communities and effective advocacy are essential in the fight against poverty. This session will explore how grassroots organizing strategies empower everyday citizens to take action. Attendees will learn how to build resilient networks, engage in meaningful advocacy, and drive systemic change to break the cycle of poverty and create a lasting impact.
๐: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Letโs Take Action: Conference Closing & April Advocacy Action
Info: Facilitated by RESULTS Birmingham Group
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham, 4300 Hampton Heights Drive, Birmingham, United States
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