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Survival-Related Crimes Initiative |
The Elizabeth Fry Society recently released a surprising finding: on any given day, two to three women are incarcerated in the Calgary Remand Centre for failure to pay their fines. |
| Refuting Myths – The Truth About Poverty |
The Poverty Reduction Coalition recently unveiled our premiere Myths brochure, the first piece in a new and exciting series of informational tools. The Truth About Poverty is only available in hard copy and can be accessed by clicking here or calling 410-2573. |
Upcoming Municipal Election: |
As the municipal election approaches, some of you may be holding or attending forums for the candidates running for mayor. We encourage you to include these questions in your conversations with the candidates. |
Three Notable Publications |
The Poverty Reduction Coalition has compiled three notable publications related to Poverty in Calgary. |
Surviving Not Thriving in Calgary
We have recently completed a new report which examines poverty in our city.
Surviving Not Thriving: The untold story of struggling Calgarians presents eight hypothetical families, each surviving on different income sources. Despite our cautious calculations, we found that half of the families in the report were falling further into debt each month, while the others were left with a monthly surplus ranging from $10 to $172. The Coalition believes that there is a role for everyone in identifying and implementing solutions to poverty in Calgary. This report forms the basis for the work being done by the Poverty Reduction Coalition, and we hope that once you read this report you will work with other businesses, agencies and/or individuals to develop your own action plan. The full report can be viewed on our website, www.reducepoverty.ca, or by clicking here.
A Guide to School Fees Assistance Programs
The beginning of the school year can be difficult for some families. In an effort to support lower income Calgarian parents who are struggling to pay their child’s school fees, the Poverty Reduction Coalition has developed a one-page resource that identifies four programs that can help offset those costs. The guide is available on our website, www.reducepoverty.ca, or by clicking here.
Key Facts 2007
In partnership with United Way of Calgary and Area, a document was created to highlight current statistics that pertain to the priority areas of United Way: Economic Well-Being, Housing and Supports, Children and Youth, and People Living in Vulnerable Situations. The full report can be viewed on our website, www.reducepoverty.ca, or by clicking here.