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Kingston Poverty Reduction Initiative

Kingston Poverty Reduction Initiative
The Kingston Poverty Reduction Initiative is a multi-sectoral community collaborative project, coordinated through the United Way and the City of Kingston. The Poverty Reduction Plan in Kingston is a community based strategy that brings together input from numerous resources to outline the best approach to reduce poverty in Kingston. The 5 focus areas are: Health, Housing, Skills Development & Employment, Social Services and Supports to Education.

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Kingston Youth Summit: Peer Workshops Raise Awareness and Build Skills to Prevent Homelessness

Posted by Kingston Poverty Reduction Initiative on May 7, 2018

Fourth Annual Youth Summit in Kingston

For the fourth year in a row, the Kingston & Area Youth Council organized a Youth Summit to increase awareness and provide tools for local youth.  The annual youth summit is the direct result of feedback from youth who felt a summit was necessary to raise awareness about what leads to youth homelessness.

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