--- title: The Latest | Jill Zacharias description: Jill Zacharias | --- [![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/nelson-at-its-best-drives-successful-poverty-reduction-strategy-implementation?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/lesly-derksen-reifel-birds-delta-bc.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/city-of-delta-promotes-social-role-of-local-government?hsLang=en-us) ### [City of Delta promotes social role of local government](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/city-of-delta-promotes-social-role-of-local-government?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Jill Zacharias](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/jill-zacharias) on May 17, 2022 As communities work together to tackle complex social issues, understanding the role and responsibilities of each sector is a first step in co-creating positive, effective change. ** [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/city-of-delta-promotes-social-role-of-local-government?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/BC.jpeg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/british-columbia-showcases-pathway-for-provincial-governments-ending-poverty?hsLang=en-us) ### [BC showcases pathway for provincial governments ending poverty](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/british-columbia-showcases-pathway-for-provincial-governments-ending-poverty?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Jill Zacharias](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/jill-zacharias) on September 7, 2021 *TogetherBC* exemplifies a successful provincial/territorial pathway to ending poverty due to its clear connection to Canada’s poverty reduction strategy, recognition of local poverty reduction actors as experts, direct funding of local poverty reduction strategies, and municipal alignment with provincial priorities. Two years after its release, the strategy is already showing significant gains toward ending poverty. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/british-columbia-showcases-pathway-for-provincial-governments-ending-poverty?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/Thrive.jpeg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/williams-lakes-releases-poverty-reduction-strategy-mid-pandemic?hsLang=en-us) ### [Williams Lake releases poverty reduction strategy mid-pandemic](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/williams-lakes-releases-poverty-reduction-strategy-mid-pandemic?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Jill Zacharias](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/jill-zacharias) on March 16, 2021 Three years ago, when the Williams Lake Social Planning Council made a commitment to complete a poverty reduction strategy for the region a global pandemic was not on the horizon. Now, as communities across the country struggle to carry on meaningful social planning in circumstances no one has experienced before, the Thrive Poverty Reduction Strategy for Williams Lake and Area has successfully released in January this year. The strategy is a tribute to dedication and perseverance, adapted to reflect an ever-changing context that has underscored what is important to the community as well as how to work together towards a proactive response. 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