Other ways to get involved in fighting poverty

Spend time with people experiencing poverty. Share their journey, be a friend, listen to their stories.

Learn more. Ask questions. Read about ongoing developments.

Share what you’ve learned with others. Consider holding an event in your community, church or school to educate others about the stark reality of poverty in Canada today. Have conversations around the watercooler at work or the kitchen table at home. Advocacy starts by changing the context in which issues get addressed.

Advocate on behalf of the poor. Become an engaged citizen. Develop an ongoing relationship with your elected representatives. Share information with them. Monitor what they do and what they say about poverty. Periodically remind them of how important you think their action on poverty is.

Donate your time or money to an organization working to change the lives of the poor. There are many organizations engaged in fighting poverty, from the local foodbank to the national policy organization, from a frontline social services agency to a national advisory council. Find one you’re passionate about, and give it your support.