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About Us
Escape from Poverty focuses on breaking the cycle of poverty by empowering those in need through education and relationships, fostering support and hope within a faith-driven community.
HOW IT STARTED
In 2011, Escape From Poverty was founded on a simple premise: poverty isn't just about money. It's about lacking access to the tools, education, and support needed to reach your full potential. We built our programs to address that root cause, not just the financial symptom.
WHAT WE BUILT
That belief became the Foundation for Success Series: eight modules covering everything from financial security to wellness to relationships, because breaking the cycle takes more than one class. For organizations needing something custom, we created Tailor-Made for Success, capacity-building education designed around their specific challenges.
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
What started as a single belief has grown into a movement, partnering with organizations and leaders across Acadiana to serve more than 300 families and individuals since 2011.
300+ Families & Individuals Served | Since 2011 | Serving All of Acadiana & Surrounding Areas
WHO'S STOOD WITH US
We didn't build this alone. Institutions have looked closely at our work and decided to back us, more than once:
Rotary Club | Trinity Bible Church | Stuller Foundation | United Way | Cox | Housing Authority | Vermillion Women's Resource Center | Community Wellness | Christian Service Center
"Life changing."
"Watching myself and others grow throughout the semester... whether big or small."