About the PTF
Learn about what we do and how we do it.
Here you will find our mission, vision, priorities, organizational framework, and membership.
211 Coming to Town
211, a province-wide information and referral telephone hotline, makes it’s official start in Guelph & Wellington next week. Community members are welcome to attend the launch, held as part of […]
Research Report: Cost of Poverty
In Canada, there has been considerable effort made to address the issue of poverty, particularly in Ontario with the release of its Poverty Reduction Strategy in 2010. Much of this […]
Social Assistance Review Report – Guelph & Wellington
In June 2011 the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario released A Discussion Paper: Issues & Ideas and reached out to stakeholders and communities for input. In […]
Upcoming Events
Bridges out of Poverty Workshop The Ontario Provincial Police is partnering with the County of Wellington and the Township of Centre Wellington to host the Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop. […]
Research Report: Intersection of Health, Transportation & Poverty
Transportation plays a significant role in the economic and social well-being of Canadians. Not only do commercial transportation industries (i.e. air, truck, rail, water) in Canada account for a signficant […]
Save the Date: Wellington-Guelph Housing Forum
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm Place: Cutten Club, 190 College Ave E, Guelph, Ontario Get inspired by private sector developers who have found innovative ways to […]
All-Candidates Meeting
Hear what your candidates for MPP have to say about poverty in Ontario. Join us for a candid discussion of how we can address issues of economic disparity and social […]
Workshop: Bridges Out of Poverty
The Ontario Provincial Police is partnering with the County of Wellington and the Township of Centre Wellington to host the Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop. This workshop is a powerful […]
Guelph Mercury: Social Assistance Review Panel is Coming to Guelph
An article by Guelph Mercury Community Editorial Board member and Coordinator of the Poverty Task Force, Randalin Ellery, was published on August 8th. The article provides an overview of the […]
Synopsis: Honouring the Voices of Marginalized Communities
Community Development Halton has recently released a report based on a participatory research project aimed at honouring the voices and stories of people living in poverty and isolation in Halton. […]