District of Parry Sound Poverty Reduction Network
Poverty
in the District of Parry Sound is a longstanding and serious problem,
and it’s getting worse. That’s why we have formed a poverty reduction
group. We are a network of local individuals and organizations
committed to reducing poverty, and we need your support.
Have
you or a family member been personally affected by poverty, now or in
the past? Or are you concerned about or working with people living in
poverty? Then come to a meeting or community forum and learn about our
poverty reduction efforts. Help us paint a clear picture of what
poverty looks like and what more needs to be done. Join people
from all walks of life working for a poverty-free district and
province, to bring our issues to our political leaders and the public,
and demand protection for the unemployed, the poor and the vulnerable.
We
meet regularly to share information and develop strategies to raise
awareness. Our “Road Show” will be visiting communities throughout the
District in the coming weeks to create profiles of poverty. In June we
will hold a major forum on housing and hunger. In the fall we intend to
deliver our report card to the public on how the provincial government
has been doing to improve lives in our District.
Please
consider how you could make a difference in the District of Parry Sound
by adding your voice and abilities to our group.
Contact us for more
information by email at pspoverty@gmail.com
or by telephone at 705-746-5801
ext 3226.
The
District of Parry Sound Poverty Reduction Network is a non-partisan
organization that is composed of representatives from several social
agencies in the district along with concerned individuals. Events are
sponsored by agencies represented in the Network. The District of Parry
Sound Network does not have employees. Work not done by the represented
agencies is completed on a totally volunteer basis.