Moving People from Poverty to Possibility
Meeting basic human needs and moving people out of poverty
Our goal is to help people engage in their community by strengthening neighbourhood revitalization efforts, reducing poverty, and improving access to affordable housing.
Our programs and initiatives meet basic human needs, move people out of poverty and focus on:
We Focus On
Housing Stability
- Access to emergency shelter
- Access to safe, affordable housing
- Resources and supports to maintain safe and stable housing
Food Security
- Access to affordable and nutritious food
Financial Security
- Financial security
Meaningful, stable employment
The Issues – what we know
- 1 in 4 households live with food insecurity in the KFL&A area
- 25% of Canadians are estimated to be living in poverty
- 90% increase in food bank use in Canada, representing an additional 1 million monthly visits, in the past five years
- $1,272 – the cost of healthy food per month for a family of four in the KFL&A area – an increase from $1,207
Your Impact
“I am studying to be a social service worker and at my placement I am helping people with food security, very ironic when I am struggling myself. The cost of rent makes it really hard to afford the essentials. The student food box has been a real lifesaver.”
–Seniors’ Food Box recipient
meals were served through food programs
food boxes were distributed to seniors, students and families, providing access to healthy food
children and youth from low-income households received warm winter boots