pennies to the poor
empowering communities & fostering resilience
Pathways Out of Poverty
PTTP is committed to delivering excellence to vulnerable neighborhoods by providing opportunities for upward mobility and creating resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities that address social, economic, and environmental factors that threatens the growth & development, health & well-being, and upward mobility of individuals, families, and communities with a low socio-economic status. Our selected choice of services play crucial roles in breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting upward mobility. It involves various factors that will improve the quality of life of all community members, including improving their access to financial, economic, social, and health resources and equipping community members with tools, trainings, and technical assistance to gain the skills, knowledge, and support needed to improve their economic situation and overall well-being. ​​​​​​​​​
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Leadership Development
Fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that supports confidence, growth and development, empowers individuals to achieve their full potential, and contribute meaningfully to their society. This is vital to developing essential skills that will boost confidence and self-efficacy to enable participants to take on leadership roles in their communities and workplaces.
Financial Literacy
Teaching individuals how to manage their finances, save, and invest wisely can make a significant impact in providing a pathway out of poverty. Encouraging participants to use money wisely to enrich their lives is key to developing a healthy relationship with money. Financially independent individuals with smart financial habits can achieve greater financial independence and stability.
Life Management
Individuals of low socio-economic status experience higher levels of stress and often face many challenges related to financial strains, hardships, job insecurities, health disparities, social and environmental factors, including discrimination and stigma. Life Management skills empower individuals by providing practical tools and strategies to navigate daily challenges and their circumstances more effectively.
Health, Wellness, & Nutrition
Individuals who live in low socio-economic communities are at higher risk of developing various chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, respiratory diseases, obesity, and hypertention due to a combination of factors such as poor nutrition, increased stress and limited access to quality health care. Health, wellness and nutrition education will empower community members to live healthy, and maintain good healthy habits.
Job Readiness & Stability
To achieve upward mobility through economic stability and reduce reliance on social assistance programs, we're equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully enter and thrive in the workplace and encouraging individuals to pursue entrepreneurship by creating an environment that nurtures and supports participants to help them realize their potential to achieve their business goals.
Social & Community Engagement
Social & Community Engagement
Helping individuals build strong support networks and having access to mentors who can offer guidance and support can empower individuals to advocate for their rights and the needs of their community and ultimately lead to positive social change and increase their access to resources, support, and opportunities.
The Woman Behind the Movement
Shavonda Blatch is a dedicated advocate for justice and community activism. She champions in environmental issues, social issues., and sustainable development. Her passion to help those in need was formed organically when she started her journey in 2011 where she worked as an Office Manager and Computer Instructor at the Lotus House Women's Shelter. She witnessed firsthand the struggles faced by those living in poverty. This experience ignited her lifelong commitment to social justice and community empowerment.
In her later years she went on to working as a Garden Manager with Health in the Hood Inc. where she managed community gardens in low-income communities advocating for food justice. That fueled her passion and beliefs that everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious food, regardless of their economic status or geographical location.
Her passionate tendencies led her to Better Way of Miami Inc. where she provided support and guidance to individuals with a history of chronic homelessness and drug abuse. Her holistic approach to wellness and sustainability focused on rebuilding lives through empowerment, education, and social support. She believes that environmental stewardship and community well-being go hand and hand.
In 2018, after coming face to face with what she believes to be her highest calling, Shavonda was then motivated to start her own nonprofit where she helps to enhance the quality of life in underserved and marginalized neighborhoods through environmental, social, and economic advancements. After attending a series of workshops for Empowering Resilient Women, and gaining education through the Cleo Institute, she began to empower women, mothers and daughters by strengthening their leadership skills in their communities to become part of the solution towards a sustainable and equitable future.
Shavonda Blatch, CEO & Founder
