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Chasing the Dream

Produced by WSKG, Chasing the Dream is a comprehensive three-year poverty awareness campaign centered on the Southern Tier region of New York. Incorporating television, radio and digital media, this project sheds light on the root causes of local poverty, the reality of what poverty looks like in our region and the successes and challenges of poverty-reduction efforts taking place in our communities. This webpage serves as the online destination for all poverty-related content aired by WSKG and is also a resource for those seeking information on community organizations that support those living in poverty. WSKG thanks the Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation, the Community Foundation of South Central New York, and the United Way of Broome County for their support of this project.

Being Poor: Real Stories of Hope

By J. Stapleton-Durham

Published June 19, 2017 at 3:19 AM EDT

Connect: NY explores those programs and individuals who are making headway in the fight against poverty in New York State. How they are changing the trajectory of people’s lives, what tools they use to accomplish their goals – and how their work benefits us all – on this important finale episode of our Connect: NY poverty series.

We meet a supervisor and bakery employee who have experienced an entire overhaul in lifestyle since beginning their work with Greyston. We bring you their stories and an inspiring look at what can happen when a company is willing to take a risk on those in society who are left behind.

Joining host Susan Arbetter for a follow up panel discussion in studio are:

Roy Reehil – Oswego County Legislator

Michael Kink, Executive Director – Strong Economy for All Coalition

Diane Cooper-Currier, Executive Director, Oswego County Opportunities

Ruth Pelham – Founder, Music Mobile

Watch on WSKG TV Monday, June 19, 2017 at 9:00pm.