What We Do
Explore how we are working together to eliminate poverty. Learn about our collaborative change model and activation framework.
Voting Guides: Poverty Issues in the Federal Election 2011
Income security. Affordable housing. Health and well being. Food security. The federal election is a prime opportunity to put these issues on the agenda of our politicians. The Poverty Task Force’s Voter’s […]
Food prices on the rise
From the Guelph Mercury, April 8, 2011 Higher food prices will hurt the poor by Rob O’Flanagan, Mercury Staff GUELPH — Low-income families will be hardest hit by rising food […]
Candidates for MP to discuss poverty issues
All-Candidates Meeting Hear what your candidates for MP have to say about poverty in Canada. Join us for a candid discussion of how we can address issues of economic disparity […]
Guelph Community Health Centre – Priority Population Review
The Guelph Community Health Centre is holding town hall meetings as part of a priority population review. They are interested in hearing your experiences, ideas, and concerns to help plan their […]
Changing the Future for Aboriginal Children
A One-Day Conference on Learning from the Past to Create a Better Future Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, will be the keynote speaker […]
Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees!
Train-the-Trainer Budgeting Workshop Looking to help your clients facing budgeting challenges? This FREE workshop will provide you with the resources you need. Where: Community Resource Centre, 160 St. David St. […]
Mayor supports calls for transit subsidy
From the Guelph Mercury, February 28, 2011: Calls for transit subsidy for low-income earners gets mayor’s support by Thana Dharmarajah, Mercury staff GUELPH — Mayor Karen Farbridge vowed Sunday to […]
New report on transit fees
The Poverty Task Force has released a new report on the Impact of Public Transit Fees on Low Income Families and Individuals in Guelph (February 2011).
Senator Art Eggleton to speak in Guelph
Join Senator Eggleton for a discussion on poverty, housing & homelessness in Canada. Senator Eggleton will be speaking about the Senate Report, In from the Margins: A Call to Action […]
Community Voices Meeting
Bus fares may be going up. How will this affect you? Share your concerns and have your voice heard! Date: Thursday, February 17th Time: 6pm – 8pm Place: Shelldale Centre […]