What We Do
Explore how we are working together to eliminate poverty. Learn about our collaborative change model and activation framework.
Successful Completion of ISAG 2012 Workshop Series
The Income Security Action Group (ISAG), in partnership with the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination, hosted a workshop series on social system navigation in Guelph and Wellington. […]
Taste Real Donates $18,000 to Local Food Agencies
Taste Real, Guelph and Wellington County’s award-winning regional food tourism organization, is donating $18,000 to local food access and security organizations. The money being donated was raised from the 3rd […]
STEPS Youth Activity Calendar – December 2012
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 […]
Local Research Profile: Furniture Banks
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 […]
Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop
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 […]
Homelessness and Affordable Housing Community Forums
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: Social Assistance Review Final Report
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 […]
Synopsis: Waiting Lists Survey 2012
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 Meeting – October 18
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 […]
Poverty Task Force – Report to the Community
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 […]