The STEPS program provides at-risk youth with access to recreation and leisure activities in Guelph and Wellington. Please click HERE for the STEPS December 2012 activity calendar. Thanks to the YMCA, swimming is […]
Furniture Banks (FBs) are not-for-profit organizations designed to provide free, quality used household furnishings to individuals and families in need. According to the Furniture Bank Association of North America, there […]
If you are looking to counter poverty in your community or its impact on people and businesses, explore the innovative concepts and training found in this workshop. This workshop will […]
The County of Wellington is currently developing a 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan (HHP), as required by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The plan will address a full range of […]
UPDATE: The Commission has announced that the final report will be released on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Please check back on Wednesday to read the report: http://www.socialassistancereview.ca/ The Commission for the […]
Since 2004, the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association conducts a survey to learn how many Ontario households are waiting for community-based affordable housing. This synopsis covers provincial and local key findings […]
Community Voices is a group of people experiencing economic hardship. We meet to share information and work together for solutions. Our next meeting will focus on two issues: (1) Housing […]
The Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination is pleased to release it’s third annual Report to the Community. “We are proud to present this annual report to the […]
As part of ongoing research on emergency food services in Guelph & Wellington, the University of Guelph’s Research Shop is conducting surveys with food bank/pantry clients. The results of these […]
Harvest Bowls 2012, in support of Chalmers Community Services Centre, will take place on Wednesday October 24th from 4:30 – 7pm at Three Willows United Church. You will be served delicious soups […]
