Eliminating poverty remains one of the most potent and persistent challenges we face in our community. The statistics are daunting, and the impact on human lives - people who are our neighbours, friends and family - is all too real.

So many of our children, families and neighbours are vulnerable to desperate circumstances, which can be caused in an instant by an unexpected layoff or a family breakup, an accident or sudden illness – or by ongoing cycles that span generations.

Living in poverty means there is not enough money for the basics of a healthy life. Poverty imposes hard economic choices - between shelter and medicine, food and transportation, childcare and employment opportunities, moving towards a self-sufficient future versus just getting through today.

Collectively, we need to change these circumstances. When poverty is everybody's business, we make real progress.

Poverty Reduction Programs

1. Getting Ahead
2. Food Access