COVID-19 is reminding us that our collective action and collaboration is so needed now!

We are grateful to so many organizations to deliver essential services. Here on this page we have pulled together some community resources for easy reference. 

We know that marginalized and disadvantaged people in Grey Bruce are disproportionately at higher risk: Indigenous people, people who are homeless, people on social assistance, incarcerated people, people who are living with disabilities or compromised immune systems, the elderly. And workers who are self-employed, in precarious jobs, in retail or service sector are starting to experience layoffs.

Marginalized people become even more vulnerable during emergencies.

The populations most at risk are those that:
• depend heavily on the informal economy;
• occupy areas prone to shocks;
• have inadequate access to social services or political influence;
• have limited capacities and opportunities to cope and adapt and;
• limited or no access to technologies.

By understanding these issues, we can support the capacity of vulnerable populations in emergencies. We have listed a few tools and resources to assist organizations:

Inclusive Community Engagement: in a time of physical distancing, May 2020 

Grey Bruce Health Equity Tool

COVID 19 – How to Include Marginalized & Vulnerable People in Risk Communication and Community Engagement

COVID 19 – M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre Supports

COVID 19 Resources and Supports for Newcomers and  Immigrants

Covid-19 Resources for Employers Who Employ Newcomers in Bruce and Grey Counties 

Federal and Provincial COVID 19 Response for Community Groups and Not-for-Profit Agencies

Politically Speaking – Interview with Poverty Task Force and the United Way – October 2020, Rogers TV.

Special Edition COVID19 Information – interview with Poverty Task Force – May 2020, Rogers TV