PTF feedback to City of Guelph on Affordable Housing Strategy
In our 2014 – 2017 Strategic Plan, the Poverty Task Force identifies affordable housing and homelessness as a priority issue. In an effort to eliminate poverty in our community, we […]
You’re invited to the 2016 Ontario Oral Health Alliance Forum
The Poverty Task Force and the Guelph-Wellington Oral Health Action Committee are hosting this year’s Ontario Oral Health Alliance Symposium! Friday, April 15th, 2016 9:30am-3:00pm Innovation Guelph, 111 Farquhar St, […]
Cold Weather Resources for Winter 2016
The cold weather is here! In an effort to make sure everyone has somewhere warm to go, there are a number of great service providers opening their doors and offering […]
2015 Living Wage Report & Employer Recognition Program
The Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination (Poverty Task Force) released the new Living Wage numbers for Guelph/Wellington. The new hourly living wage for Guelph and Wellington is […]
United Way Campaign Kick-Off: Get Ready for the Slide of Your Life!
The United Way has something BIG planned to mark their 75th Anniversary Campaign Kick-off this year! On September 12th, they hope you’re ready for the Slide of Your Life! Experience a […]
Response to 2014 Annual Report on the 10-year Housing & Homelessness Plan
The County of Wellington released its 2014 Annual Report on the 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan for Guelph Wellington. As an organization, the Poverty Task Force has been actively tracking […]
Consultation on Consumer Financial Protection
Please note: Time of consultation has changed to 2:30pm-5:30pm. The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is holding consultations on ways to protect consumers who use high-cost financial products and […]
Poverty Task Force Releases Oral Health Report
The Poverty Task Force has released the report Barriers to Accessing Oral Health Care for Low-Income Adults in Guelph. The report includes data from the local Oral Health Survey conducted last […]
Poverty Task Force Welcomes Gail Hoekstra as New Co-Chair
The Poverty Task Force is pleased to announce the appointment of Welcome In, Drop In Executive Director Gail Hoekstra as the new co-chair of the Poverty Task Force’s member committee. Hoekstra […]
2014 PTF Report to the Community & 2015 Action Plan
The Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination is pleased to release the 2014 Report to the Community & 2015 Action Plan. This report highlights key initiatives of the […]