About the PTF

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.

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Research & Publications

Research & Publications

Learn about poverty in Guelph & Wellington. Here you will find research reports, annual reports to the community, our strategic plan, and access guides.

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Get Involved

Get Involved

Learn about how to get involved with the PTF.
Here you will find out how you can make a difference in our community by joining an action committee.

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Community Voices Meeting

It takes a little practice to have YOUR VOICE HEARD. Join us to learn a few public speaking tricks and to discuss ways to share your stories for positive change. […]

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PTF Research Profile: Energy Poverty

The Poverty Task Force released a new report examining the issue of energy poverty. The report outlines possible solutions, including programs available to assist vulnerable households in Guelph & Wellington, […]

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Guelph Community Food Drive

Stock-up our neighbourhood food pantries for the summer!

May 29 – June 5

Get Involved!

  • Drop off donations at any 1 of 5 city-wide locations or at your neighbourhood drop-off location.
  • Check the collection schedule in your neighbourhood.
  • Bring your donation to Riverside Park, June 4, for a free concert and barbecue sponsored by the EpiCentre. For details: www.epicww.ca

For a list of neighbourhood collection schedules and most needed items, go to www.magic106.com(more…)

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Community Policy Forum on Poverty Alleviation Policies

Peter Clutterbuck of SPNO sharing his thoughts on steps the province can take to alleviate poverty.

Community members help decide the key poverty issues to be explored during upcoming provincial election

Over 60 people attended the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination’s community forum to discuss poverty-related policy issues in Ontario.  The forum was to help set local priorities for poverty alleviation as in anticipation of the fall provincial election.

Three speakers from across Ontario provided context for lively discussion that followed. 

Peter Clutterbuck of the Social Planning Network of Ontario and Brice Balmer of the Interfaith Social Assistance Reform Coalition presented on the role the provincial government in eliminating poverty.

Mark Woodnutt of The Stop Community Food Centre in Toronto shared with the audience the Do the Math Challenge.  The Challenge is an online tool to help people understand the difficulties of living with low income.

Following the presentations, participants used an electronic voting system (a la “Who wants to be a millionaire?”) to help the Poverty Task Force focus its efforts to make poverty an election issue come fall.  Audience members narrowed down a list of policy options for the Poverty Task Force to address. (more…)

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Report to the Community 2011

Highlights from the work of the Poverty Task Force The Poverty Task Force released its 2011 Report to the Community at the Policies on Poverty Community Forum, May 24, 2011.  In 2010, […]

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Policies on Poverty in Ontario

A Community Forum Join the Poverty Task Force as we hear from three leading speakers on poverty-related policy issues in Ontario. Peter Clutterbuck, Research & Community Planning Coordinator, Social Planning […]

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