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Poverty Task Force Welcomes Gail Hoekstra as New Co-Chair
The Poverty Task Force is pleased to announce the appointment of Welcome In, Drop In Executive Director Gail Hoekstra as the new co-chair of the Poverty Task Force’s member committee. Hoekstra […]
2014 PTF Report to the Community & 2015 Action Plan
The Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination is pleased to release the 2014 Report to the Community & 2015 Action Plan. This report highlights key initiatives of the […]
Income Security Workshops
Are you a front-line employee or volunteer in the social services sector? When it comes to income security programs, do you find it difficult to keep it all straight? If […]
Partnering for Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Preference for interested persons to apply by May 1st About the Scholarship The scholarship is a pilot program designed to help low to modest income families save for their child’s education […]
Community Voices Meeting
The Poverty Task Force invites community members living on low incomes or who have had difficulty affording dental care to join a Community Voices discussion about oral health. When: Tuesday, […]
The Poverty Task Force Endorses National Anti-Poverty Plan
The Poverty Task Force has joined individuals and organizations across the country in endorsing Dignity for All in support of the recently released National Anti-Poverty Plan for Canada. In light […]
Welcome Dominica McPherson, the New Assistant Coordinator!
The Poverty Task Force welcomes Dominica McPherson as the new assistant coordinator! About Dominica… Joining the Poverty Task Force with a diverse skill set, Dominica has a wide range of experience […]
Welcome Andrea Webber, The Seed Directing Coordinator!
Welcome Andrea Webber, The Seed Directing Coordinator The Seed Community Food Hub Committee is pleased to introduce Andrea Webber as the Directing Coordinator of The Seed! Read more about Andrea […]
Stepping Up to Address Guelph’s Rental Housing Crisis
The following blog post was written by Suzanne Swanton and Jane Londerville, members of the Wellington-Guelph Housing Committee. As we move into the New Year, let’s talk about Guelph […]
Winter Warm Up Fundraiser
Come and enjoy a hot lunch at Better Beginnings, Better Futures on February 11th, 11am – 2pm, at 20 Shelldale Cres. Various local restaurants are providing the food (including vegetarian […]