Relationship building and partnership formation are the core strategies that shape the foundation of P4P's strategy to reduce poverty. All programs and actions are based on these strategies. Relationships and partnerships are more than just “broad community improvement strategies.” P4P believes they are critical to the success of any strategic effort to reduce poverty.

Our model of collaboration is an innovative approach to poverty reduction. How does collaboration equate to action?

P4P cultivates trust in the community by: 1) networking or exchanging information such as poverty data; 2) coordinating with regional partners to become an adaptable organization that alters activities in response to community needs; 3) cooperating by sharing resources such as knowledge, time and energy; and 4) collaborating by strengthening the capacity of regional stakeholders. Poverty reduction will only be achieved by partnerships and collaborative efforts. Such an approach exemplifies the prosperity that comes from living, working, adapting and celebrating together.