Join us for a special screening of Rich Hill, a heartbreaking story about the turbulent lives of three boys living in a poor Midwestern town and the fragile bonds that sustain them. After this screening, co-director and co-producer Tracy Droz Tragos will conduct a Q&A.

This session is for new Bright Futures Advisory Board Members. Attendees will learn how to be an effective advisory board member.

Conference registration will be open during this time. Check-in is required for all conference attendees. Conference information may also be obtained at the registration area.

Join Dave Pelzer as he speaks about Your Resolve, which is based on Dave's New York Times Best Selling book Help Yourself, as well as, his two other self help books, Help Yourself for Teens and Moving Forward. Throughout the presentation, Dave weaves his life's story giving pertinent examples on not only how he was able to prevail but stresses proven, real-life, common sense advice for the audience to apply immediately.

 

Experience the struggles impoverished families endure on a daily basis. An eye-opening experience into the world of poverty.

Join us in honoring champions from our Bright Futures affiliate communities. Pre-registration and $25 payment is required.

Join Dr. Ruby Payne to increase your understanding of the poverty culture, including how poverty impacts learning, work habits, and decision making.

Join one of our "Dine Arounds" for an in-depth discussion on a variety of topics surrounding community engagement and poverty.

 

Join Dr. Ruby Payne for an engaging workshop about building Bridges Out of Poverty. This workshop will be centered around building relationships and connections as well as shared responsibilities.