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2023 Poverty Needs Assessment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Greybull, Wyoming– Yellowstone Country Assistance Network is proud to announce the release of its 2023 Community Poverty Needs Assessment Report. The report is a comprehensive analysis of the poverty needs of our community, covering a range of topics such as access to healthcare, education, housing, and employment.

The report results from extensive research conducted by our team of experts, who worked tirelessly to gather data and conduct surveys to understand our community’s challenges better.

“This report provides us with invaluable insights into the needs of our community,” said Dunlap, CEO of YCAN. “It will help us to make informed decisions about how to address these needs and work towards creating a better future for everyone in our community.”

The 2023 Community Poverty Needs Assessment Report is available to the public free of charge and can be accessed by clicking on the link https://ycanhelp.org/community-poverty-needs-assessment/

For more information about the report or to learn more about Yellowstone Country Assistance Network, please get in touch with Julie Dunlap at ycanhelp@protonmail.com

About Yellowstone Country Assistance Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving people’s lives in our community. We work to address issues such as substance abuse, poverty, health, education, and employment and are committed to creating a brighter future for everyone in our community.

2023 Annual Impact Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Greybull, Wyoming – Yellowstone Country Assistance Network is proud to announce the release of its 2023 Annual Impact Report. The report highlights the organization’s achievements and progress towards its mission. Our Mission Statement is simple: to empower people in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming in partnership with local service providers. We want to improve health, housing, and employment, overcome obstacles, and end economic hardship. Our grant drives impactful programs that serve those in need. We are proud of our work and are dedicated to making a difference.

The report outlines Yellowstone Country Assistance Network’s efforts in various areas, including ending substance abuse-related poverty. It provides a detailed analysis of the impact of these efforts on poverty alleviation. It also shows how the organization has adapted to the changing circumstances of the past year and how it plans to continue making a difference in the years to come.

“We are thrilled to share our 2023 Annual Impact Report with our stakeholders,” said Julie Dunlap, CEO. “Our team has worked tirelessly to achieve our goals, and we are proud to have made significant progress towards our mission. We hope this report will inspire our supporters and partners to continue working with us to make a difference in our community.”

Yellowstone Country Assistance Network invites community members, stakeholders, and partners to read the report and learn more about its impact on the Park and Hot Springs Counties in Wyoming. The information is available for download on Yellowstone Country Assistance Network’s website at https://ycanhelp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-YCAN-Annual-Report.pdf.

For more information, please get in touch with Julie Dunlap at ycanhelp@protonmail.com

Tripartite Board Meeting Schedule

This is the official publishing of public notices of all our board meetings on our official website in advance! You can conveniently keep yourself informed about upcoming meetings by visiting our website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ycanhelp@protonmail.com. Your interest and support are highly valued, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Annual Meeting October 25, 2022, Noon
Regular Meeting January 11, 2023, Noon
Regular Meeting April 11, 2023, Noon
Public Hearing CSBG May 23, 2023, Noon
Special Meeting May 23, 2023, Immediately following Public Hearing
Regular Meeting July 23, 2023, Noon
Regular Meeting September 26, 2023, Noon
Regular Meeting November 21, 2023, Noon

Yellowstone Country Assistance Network’s Poverty Advisory Committee

Join our Poverty Advisory Board and make a difference in your community! We seek passionate and dedicated individuals to help us combat poverty and improve the lives of those in need. As a board member, you will have the opportunity to provide valuable insights and guidance on poverty-related issues in our community. Your contributions will help shape our programs and initiatives and ultimately positively impact the lives of many. Join us today and be a part of the solution!

Advisory committee sign up.

Community Poverty Training Opportunities

Building a Brighter Future Today Class

HMFC provides this unique class through a grant supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming Foundation and Christ Episcopal Church. The course is a 16-week commitment. Participants meet one time a week for 2 hours. Dinner is included.

Two classes are held yearly, one in Cody and another in Powell. The Cody class usually starts in January, and the Powell class begins in late August. The course is limited to fifteen people, so once registration is opened, the class selection is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

People attending the classes are paid for their time, and the information they provide will be utilized to determine possible future policy changes to help our neighbors in Park County. Participants share and learn about the following:

-The resources available in Northwest Wyoming

-The issues and impact of living in poverty

-The conditions that strengthen and the barriers that challenge people living in poverty

-Proposed solutions for identified barriers

-Self-sufficiency techniques

-If you or someone you know is interested in participating in the next class, please visit http://www.hmvmc.net/build-a-brighter-future.html

Park County Poverty Simulations

In 2016, Park County received a grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming Foundation and Christ Episcopal Church to implement Poverty Simulations in Park County. The Poverty Simulation is a unique, enlightening experience that helps individuals understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. It moves people to think about the harsh realities of poverty and to talk about how communities can address the problem collectively.

A Simulation is a 4-hour event. Park County typically schedules two events a year. Click on the image to view the video to learn more about the Poverty Simulation.

If you belong to an organization that would like to know more about the Simulation or would like to host a Simulation event, please get in touch with the Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic at 307-272-1753.