Employer Resource Networks® (ERN®) are public-private partnerships in which under-resourced employees receive support in removing barriers to getting to and staying at work. Employers, in turn, are stabilized via reduced turnover.

The Impact Coalition Steering Committee is a cross-sector initiative dedicated to reducing the costs of poverty, strengthening the region’s workforce, and building a more prosperous and sustainable community. Through a committee structure, the Impact Coalition strives to embed practices that alleviate poverty and to collaborate on best practices and sustainable solutions.

Members of the Steering Committee sign a partnership agreement, attend committee meetings, and receive at-cost community training.

The Impact Coalition encourages its Steering Committee members to join Emerge Solutions to strengthen local efforts to reduce poverty and build a sustainable community. Emerge’s national network offers access to proven strategies, resources, and training that align with the Coalition’s goals. Membership provides opportunities to collaborate with experts, share best practices, and engage in education that supports sustainable, community-driven solutions. By joining Emerge, Steering Committee members can enhance their impact locally while contributing to broader efforts to advance economic inclusion and opportunity.