While we are unable to host #thepovertychallenge this year, we are taking this time to update materials & toolkits for our community (& beyond)! Visit thepovertychallenge.org for #free resources.

For 10 yrs, The Poverty Challenge has delivered a positive experiential learning event 2 #combat stigma & raise #empathy 4 those living in poverty. During this time, we asked ourselves "what next?" This year, we've expanded 2 research #povertyreduction wraparound models 4 #ygk

Wraparound services use a holistic approach to break down barriers and create opportunities for better, lasting outcomes. 92% of frontline workers indicated in our survey that their clients would benefit from intensive wraparound services.

After consulting with 38 frontline service workers from 14 Kingston-based agencies, we have seen a strong interest in having a community-based wraparound service. Frontline workers indicated that there was a strong need for further coordinated services.

Why are #ODSP recipients allowed to make$ 900.00 in Alberta & only $200.00 in Ontario before being #clawedback? Why is there income inequality from province to province? #ODSPOVERTY Doug Ford @StopgapOttawa ODSP ActionCoalition @JoelHardenONDP @ToddSmithPC

Dignity & #HumanRights for all!

"Same storm, different boats." American billionaires saw their net worth ⬆️since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Estimates range between $434 billion to $637 billion. Meanwhile, nearly 39 million Americans filed for #unemploymentbenefits in the same time period.

What would a successful wraparound model in poverty reduction look like to you?

Hello Neighbours, The following are some points of resource if you need food. With the current emergency brake, please give locations a call to confirm their services. Stay safe & kind - Your Neighbours at PFC 🍎

Wondering how to run an event of your own? Watch The Poverty Challenge: Event Walkthrough youtu.be/KuwxyyeMIaw via YouTube

The toolkits have been updated! You can now download a toolkit for High School Students AND one for Communities and Professionals. Go here: thepovertychallenge.org/organize/

What's it like to receive social benefits in Ontario? Four people share the challenges of living on OW and ODSP The Poverty Challenge: The Realities of Living with Less (Portraits of E... youtu.be/SgTnfCxssGk via YouTube

Here is The Poverty Challenge 2021 Newsletter. Check it out for updates about what TPC committee has been working on over the past year! thepovertychallenge.org/wp-content/upl…

The *new* Toolkit for Professionals and Communities is live on our website! You can use this free (and very thorough) resource to run a Poverty Challenge in your own community. Download it at thepovertychallenge.org/organize

A student writes on the graffiti wall during the OCDSB Poverty Challenge in 2016. We have had other events in Ottawa since then but the high school event was a special one. instagram.com/p/CQRsOWWFgbZ/…

The Poverty Challenge is a one day simulation designed to teach participants about the realities of urban poverty in Canada. Participants learn that poverty itself is a full time job. The Poverty Challenge is not for profit program and the team has created free toolkits.

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Have you attended a Poverty Challenge in the past as either a participant or volunteer? We’d love to have you join our team. Contact us to get involved.