Connections
Fighting poverty is not an individual effort. People depend on social connections not only to secure employment, but to help buffer a set-back should an unexpected life event occur, like a lost job or a health issue. Connections is designed to build participants’ self-efficacy, strengthen their personal networks, and equip them to participate in meaningful ways in civic activities that impact their communities.
By strengthening their own financial, social and health situation, participants emerge ready to act as leaders in community and civic life. Their personal successes have a ripple effect, benefiting their family and broader community.
Services include:
- Support and training, in partnership with our Employer Services team and Career Services staff, to build and nurture a professional network.
- A leadership development pipeline to help participants interested in contributing to Rubicon’s programming decisions, and broader community issues.
Partners include:
- Safe Return Team
- Reentry Success Center
- STAND for Families Free of Violence
How We Work
Fighting poverty is not an individual effort. People depend on social connections not only to secure employment, but to help buffer a set-back should an unexpected life event occur, like a lost job or a health issue. Connections is designed to build participants’ self-efficacy, strengthen their personal networks, and equip them to participate in meaningful ways in civic activities that impact their communities.
By strengthening their own financial, social and health situation, participants emerge ready to act as leaders in community and civic life. Their personal successes have a ripple effect, benefiting their family and broader community.
Connections Services Staff
Sarah WilliamsSenior Staff Attorney
Alisha SemplarCommunity Connections Program Manager
Impact Coach
The Impact Coach is the primary relationship between the participant and Rubicon. Each participant is assigned an Impact Coach who will provide support and guidance for the duration of their work with Rubicon. Our Impact Coaches are trained in transformative coaching, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care principles, and bring, on average, five to seven years of counseling and case management experience to the position.
Connections Manager
The Connections Manager develops, implements, and coordinates the leadership development pipeline and community engagement program, and provides ongoing management and support for Restorative Circles.
Participant Spotlights
Drummond
“What you need is a big bandage to cover up the whole cut and lets it heal. Rubicon heals. It brings you back together. It breaks the cycle of poverty."
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John & Sieur
“Rubicon taught me to smash my fixed mindset and adopt a growth mindset. Now, I know things don’t have to stay the same.”
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Mario
"I’m proud that I am able to be where I am at this stage in my life. I’ve overcome some serious obstacles. It’s been a struggle. But I’ve conquered them all, thanks to Rubicon."
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