1. Service Learning at Poverty Reduction Initiative: Progress Village
By Angie Robl RN

2. Poverty Reduction Initiative
“Poverty Reduction Initiative consists of representatives from local businesses, public and government agencies, and concerned citizens. Working subcommittees focus on five strategic directions: Navigators, Mentoring, Education, Advocacy, and Communications,” (PRI, 2014).

3. Progress Village
VISION: “A virtual village of neighbors helping neighbors; creating pathways to opportunities and solutions”

4. Volunteer Role
Participation in project for community based health promotion
Data collection
Research of Evidence Based Practices

5. Learning Experiences Building a survey Data collection
Interacting with target population
Positive Interactions
Negative Interactions

6. Recommendations
I would highly recommend working with the Poverty Reduction Initiative and Progress Village for a Service Learning experience. Not only was I able to do the required hours of community service I was able to contribute in a way that used my skill and knowledge while challenging me to face a new environment.

7. References
Felten, P., Clayton, P. H. (2011) Service Learning. Wiley Periodicals, Inc. New Directions for Teaching and Learning (pp75-84). DOI: /tl Poverty Reduction Initiative. (2014). About Us. Networks Northwest. Retrieved from reduction/traverse-bay-pri/traverse-bay- pri.html#sthash.drAamcGz.dpuf Progress Village. (2014). Community/Poverty Reduction/Progress Village. About Us. Networks Northwest. Retrieved from reduction/progress-village/ Index Mundi. ( Michigan Poverty Rate by County: People of all ages in poverty – Percent Retrieved from facts/michigan/percent-of-people-of-all-ages-in-poverty#map