Beyond access to healthcare, many social and economic factors – education, occupation, income, and years in poverty – impact wellness. Low-income families are at risk to be uninsured. Years of poverty can have detrimental effects on children and negatively impact their course for life. (Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Opportunity is still not equal for blacks and Native Americans in Minnesota. Compared to whites, they still face the largest inequities in education, income, and employment. They face higher rates of living in poverty and unemployment. (Pioneer Press report, twincities.com, May 16, 2016)
Avivo works intimately with individuals and families, to move them out of the gap… to stability and advancement.
Working with single parents to move them off of welfare into jobs to support their families. Providing immigrants what they need to be ready for work and find jobs. Training individuals for careers. Helping “hidden” unemployed Minnesotans find work.
Avivo is partnering to change systems and empower people.
