Bridges Out of Poverty Presentation The Heartland Local Planning Group invites you to join us for a presentation regarding the innovative strategies for professionals and communities outlined in the book Bridges out of Poverty Strategies for Professionals and Communities authored by Ruby K. Payne, PhD, Philip E. DeVol and Terie Dreussi Smith. The presentation will be conducted by Mr. Andrew Crawford LCSW, Director of Bedford County Department of Social Services.