Our voice is power.

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Take Action on Poverty

The Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force mobilizes our communities to put poverty, housing, food insecurity, health equity, and justice at the top of the political agenda.

Welcome!

In Bruce and Grey Counties, poverty is more than a statistic—it’s a daily struggle faced by too many of our neighbours, friends, and families. From rising food insecurity to unaffordable housing, the pressures of poverty touch every corner of our communities.

The Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force exists to challenge that reality. We believe that poverty is not inevitable—it is a consequence of policy choices, social systems, and economic inequality. And we are here to change that.

Advocacy Campaigns

Living Wage

No one should live below the poverty line, full-time employment should lift people out of poverty. We advocate for employers to pay a living wage.

Taxes & Teeth

Free Income Tax Clinics increase income to people. We advocate for access to tax filing services and benefits.

Poverty & Voting

Vote for policies that tackle poverty at its roots, not just temporary relief. We advocate for system change.

Income Solutions for Food Insecurity

Food Security is not just about feeding people. We advocate for policies that address the root causes of hunger.

Action Groups

Since 2013, over 52+ social agencies, community organizations and research institutes have been collective action to reduce poverty in Grey Bruce.

Community Voices

A powerful collective of individuals with grounded expertise through their lived and living experience of poverty and limited resources who advocate for system change.

Food Security Action Group

An active coalition of food banks, community meal programs, community gardens, policy advocates and people who use these services to reduce hunger and address food insecurity.

Housing Community of Practice

A frontline coalition of social housing providers, health promoters, women's shelters, legal services and Indigenous housing supports to address and prevent homelessness.

Income Security Action Group

A highly engaged group of financial literacy advisors, employment and social service agencies, health promoters and advocates focused on increasing peoples' income.

Heath Equity Action Group

Moving forward on health equity engages health sector practitioners, community health centres and social agencies to increase awareness on health equity and access to healthcare.

Transportation Action Group

An ad hoc action group of transportation providers and service users that come together to advocate for more local and affordable transportation services.

Latest News and Community Updates

Truth and Reconciliation

The Poverty Task Force is committed to reconciliation. 

Shko-Naaniibwida – Standing Strong Together – reflects the collaborative work we did with Giiwe which set the foundation to build meaningful relationships.  

Publications & Resources

Publications and seasonal resources can be found on our website. 

Poverty 101

Understand the causes of poverty and our strategies for advocating for system change. 

Publications

Read our latest reports and other poverty related publications. 

Summer Resources

We maintain lists of essential services, programs and resources on 211. You can find more than food resources but access to free tax clinics, subsidy programs, etc.Â