As we move toward our End of Poverty gathering in May, we want to feature a story of the work one of a Cities Reducing Poverty member, Leeds & Grenville is doing to end poverty. You can also read the first report of the National Advisory Council on Poverty - Scott MacAfee, the Council's Chair, will be presenting about the report at the gathering.
In addition, read the latest about our national gathering. More than 200 people are already registered from across the country as the excitement for talking about the end of poverty in the age of COVID is growing.
Together we can end poverty! Thank you for joining us.
Join the movement
Join Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Cities Reducing Poverty members live online for two amazing days as we explore the end of poverty. Our featured keynote, Melody Barnes, worked directly with Barack and Michelle Obama in the White House where she led domestic policy and supported the White House Council on Community Change. Join Melody as she challenges us to end youth poverty, hear from a panel of mayors and thought leaders through plenary sessions, and engage in 14 amazing workshops. Tamarack Institute excited to be hosting this fun and interactive learning experience.
Each day you will be able to engage in a morning plenary then will break out into smaller groups to learn through interactive workshops. Using innovative approaches, you will be able to network with others who have lived/living experience of poverty, business leaders that are creating great jobs, government leaders at all levels changing policies, and not-for-profits doing incredible community-based work. Explore 14 pathways that have already reduced poverty for one million Canadians. COVID-19 has reminded us just how important it is for Canada to end poverty and inequity. Join this gathering to be a part of an unprecedented opportunity to support the movement that is ending poverty in Canada and beyond. The event has a barrier free access that ensures that the voices of lived/living experience of poverty are heard. Join us May 5 and 6, live from Calgary.
With COVID-19, tax filing takes on an even more important role in poverty reduction by lifting newly vulnerable people out of poverty and supporting those most at risk. Learn how the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program serves as an important strategy for reducing poverty in Leeds and Grenville.
Building Understanding: The First Report of the National Advisory Council on Poverty
What does Poverty Mean to You? This report is an honest reflection of the people met and the stories told on the Council’s 2020 engagement tour, which recommitted the Council to giving voice to the voiceless and to bringing lessons from the edge to the center of the national conversation.
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