Success Stories from Traverse Bay Poverty Reduction Initiative

Young Mom Gets Help with College and Career
from Poverty Reduction Initiative

When Nikia Parker was 22-years old she had three children under three years old, was working full time, and was a full time nursing student. Watch the video to see how mentors and navigators with the Traverse Bay Poverty Reduction Initiative helped Parker finish college, start a career, and deal with a serious health problem.

Opportunity Conference and Navigator Program
Changed This Man's Life

Cory Udell says the Traverse Bay Poverty Reduction Initiative Opportunity Conference and Navigator Program changed his life. Watch the video to see what PRI has done for Udell to help boost his confidence after a lifetime of poverty.

Poverty Reduction Initiative Inspires Man to Choose a Better Life

Tobin Conway grew up in poverty and thought there was nothing he could do to change his life. But after attending a Traverse Bay Poverty Reduction Initiative Conference, Conway realized he could change. Watch the video to see how PRI has helped Conway and inspired him to live a better life for himself and his son.

Man Overcomes Poverty and Helps PRI Help Others

Bill Schramm grew up in poverty. By the time he was twelve years old he was homeless and living on his own. When he was 17 he dropped out of high school and faced the possibility of a long prison sentence. Schramm says a mentor helped him turn his life around. Watch the video to see why Schramm is a big believer in the help offered by the Traverse Bay Poverty Reduction Initiative.