--- title: The Latest | British Columbia (2) description: British Columbia | (2) --- [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=200&height=47&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) # The Latest Contribute. We love to hear your thoughts, your musings and your latest work. Please share with us! [![Write a post](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1) #### Subscribe. Be in the know. Get the latest updates about community change and building vibrant communities. 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[Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/the-world-is-coming-apart-at-the-seams-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-a-dose-of-inspiration?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/Getting%20ahead.jpeg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/proposals-for-a-just-and-inclusive-recovery?hsLang=en-us) ### [Looking Ahead: Proposals for a Just and Inclusive Recovery](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/proposals-for-a-just-and-inclusive-recovery?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Christine Hadekel](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/christine-hadekel) on June 18, 2020 COVID-19 has exposed many of the structural inequities in our country and has highlighted many of the gaps and inadequacies of our social safety net. At the same time, the pandemic has demonstrated how our government can take bold and swift action to support the most vulnerable through meaningful investments, policies and social supports. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/proposals-for-a-just-and-inclusive-recovery?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/VC/Images/new%20westminster.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/rent-banks-an-innovative-strategy-in-a-time-of-crisis?hsLang=en-us) ### [Rent Banks: An Innovative Strategy in a Time of Crisis](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/rent-banks-an-innovative-strategy-in-a-time-of-crisis?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Christine Hadekel](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/christine-hadekel) on April 22, 2020 As the economic toll of COVID-19 continues to deepen across Canada, Canadian renters are facing an unprecedented housing crisis. Many have lost their jobs and are worried about keeping a roof over their head in the months ahead. While renters wait for federal and provincial relief programs to come into full effect, local rent banks are ramping up their efforts to support low-income households that are no longer able to pay their rent or utilities. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/rent-banks-an-innovative-strategy-in-a-time-of-crisis?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/VC/Images/julius-jansson-4hytKf7NIDc-unsplash-1.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/bc-budget-2020-and-what-it-means-for-poverty-reduction?hsLang=en-us) ### [BC Budget 2020 & What It Means for Poverty Reduction](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/bc-budget-2020-and-what-it-means-for-poverty-reduction?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Christine Hadekel](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/christine-hadekel) on February 27, 2020 February was a busy month for poverty reduction efforts in British Columbia as local municipalities submitted their applications for funding under the Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program.   [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/bc-budget-2020-and-what-it-means-for-poverty-reduction?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/VC/Images/togetherbc-1.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/bc-government-funding-available-for-local-poverty-reduction-efforts?hsLang=en-us) ### [BC Government Funding Available for Local Poverty Reduction Efforts](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/bc-government-funding-available-for-local-poverty-reduction-efforts?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Alison Homer](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/alison-homer) on January 16, 2020 The Government of BC’s [Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program](https://www.ubcm.ca/EN/main/funding/lgps/poverty-reduction.html) is providing $5M over three years to support local governments to reduce poverty at the local level. The program was developed based on a recognition that local governments are crucial partners in poverty reduction. They see the impact of poverty first-hand and play a central role in developing collaborative local solutions. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/bc-government-funding-available-for-local-poverty-reduction-efforts?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/British%20Columbia.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/bcs-first-poverty-reduction-strategy?hsLang=en-us) ### [BC's First Poverty Reduction Strategy](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/bcs-first-poverty-reduction-strategy?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Alison Homer](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/alison-homer) on July 15, 2019 British Columbia’s first poverty reduction strategy, *TogetherBC*, sets a path to reduce overall poverty in B.C. by at least 25% and child poverty by 50% by 2024. These targets were legislated in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Act, with measures aligned with Opportunity for All, Canada’s first poverty reduction strategy. 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