Archive for November, 2008
Blueprint Session at Niagara Regional Council Chambers
More than 50 participants from community agencies, municipal government, faith leaders, and citizen groups attended a presentation and discussion of the Blueprint at the Regional Niagara Council Chambers on Wednesday, November 26. Gracia Janes of the Niagara Social Assistance Reform Network chaired the session and spoke to the ongoing struggle of people living in [...]
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Loading ...Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – One week to December deadline
Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS)
One week to December deadline, one big push for 25 in 5
Quote of the week: we can no longer afford to ignore costs of poverty, says bank economist
Poverty costs Ontario billions per year, reveals new study
Clergy urge Finance Minister to remember the poor in [...]
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Blueprint Goes Farther North (Thunder Bay)
On Monday November, 24th Marvyn Novick presented the Blueprint for Poverty Reduction to a group which included community service leaders, agency representatives, low income advocates, labour, and public health officials. The group was extremely receptive to the content of the presentation and was unified in their support for the Blueprint.
Discussion regarding the content of the [...]
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Blueprint for Poverty Reduction (Richmond Hill)
[ December 9, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Richmond Hill United Church
10201 Yonge St., Richmond Hill MAP
Venue is fully accessible
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[ December 9, 2008; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Where: York Region Childrens’ Aid Society
16915 Leslie Street, Newmarket MAP
Venue is fully accessible.
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