What We Do
Explore how we are working together to eliminate poverty. Learn about our collaborative change model and activation framework.
Thank You, Grand River Caterers!
The Poverty Task Force and Community Voices would like to thank Todd Ricketts, head chef and co-owner of Grand River Caterers, for providing members of Community Voices with a workshop on […]
Is recreation important to you?
The New Mentality, a youth led initiative from Wyndham House focusing on reducing the stigma associated with mental health and poverty, wants you to tell them why you think recreation is […]
Housing and Homelessness Survey
Over the past few months, the County of Wellington has heard from community members about their experiences with housing and homelessness, and their hopes for the future. They need your […]
Guelph-Wellington Food Charter Video
The Guelph-Wellington Food Round Table, a network of committed stakeholders from Guelph and Wellington County who support the development of a thriving regional sustainable food system, has published a video that artistically explores the […]
Reminder: Social Assistance Reform Community Event
The Guelph and Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination, in partnership with the County of Wellington and the Income Security Action Group, is hosting a community forum to review and […]
Open House for Michael House
On Saturday, February 9th, Michael House invites you to an Open House to learn more about their new housing development, and the services they provide in the community. Please click […]
Social Assistance Reform – Community Conversation Event
The Guelph and Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination, in partnership with the County of Wellington and the Income Security Action Group, is hosting a community forum to review and […]
Poverty Free Ontario reminds Wynne of her commitment to social justice
In a letter to the newly appointed Premier‐designate Kathleen Wynne, Poverty Free Ontario encourages Wynne to fulfill her promise as the “social justice” premier. Wynne has publicly stated that she is committed […]
STEPS Youth Activity Calendar – February 2013
The STEPS program provides at-risk youth with access to recreation and leisure activities in Guelph and Wellington. Please click HERE for the 2013 STEPS February calendar. This month STEPS has […]
Tracking the Loss of CSUMB
The Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) has partnered with the Wellesley Institute to create an online tool to track the impact of the loss of the Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB) […]