United Way of Bruce Grey and the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force wants to put a spotlight on poverty in our community. Basic needs are increasingly out of reach for people living on low-income, and people with insufficient income face impossible choices every single day. For people living with disabilities, further barriers related to employment, … Continue reading Putting a spotlight on poverty
Getting Ahead program is more social than financial success
By Rob Gowan, Sun Times, Owen Sound Friday, April 25, 2014 4:43:20 EDT PM Facilitator Mary Jane Murray In just a few short years, local Getting Ahead programs have helped more than 100 people learn how to better navigate the financial pressures and challenges society has thrown their way. And according to Getting Ahead facilitator Mary … Continue reading Getting Ahead program is more social than financial success
Poverty Task Force Minutes – 13 September 2013
Poverty Task Force Minutes 13 September 2013
McMeekin says welfare report getting push back
13 July 2013 By Daniel Nolan Social Services Minister Ted McMeekin says a landmark report on reforming Ontario's $8.3 billion welfare system is getting a rough ride from groups across the province. The minister is in the midst of a 20-city tour gathering input to the 183-page report that came out last fall and was … Continue reading McMeekin says welfare report getting push back
Put Food in the Budget campaign – World Hunger Day on Tuesday May 28
May 31, 2013 The Put Food in the Budget campaign organized a unique event to recognize World Hunger Day on Tuesday May 28. The Put Food in the Budget campaign has learned over the course of our campaign that hundreds of thousands of people are hungry at every stage of life in Ontario because their … Continue reading Put Food in the Budget campaign – World Hunger Day on Tuesday May 28
Poverty Task Force Meeting Minutes 14 December 2012
Poverty Taskforce Meeting Minutes 14 Dec 2012 (1) Poverty is the condition of a human being who does not have sufficient economic and other resources to live with the dignity, choices and power that support full participation in society - Calgary Vibrant Communities
Poverty Stakeholder’s Meeting 12 October 2012
Poverty Stakeholders Meeting Notes October 12 2012
Poverty Stakeholder’s Meeting Minutes 12 October 2012
Poverty Stakeholder's Meeting minutes October 12th 2012 Poverty Stakeholders Meeting Notes October 12 2012