1. Poverty levels in Canada are difficult to determine as there is no single definition, but Statistics Canada provides low-income cut off levels (LICO) for different family sizes. Over 550,000 Canadians live on less than half the LICO.
2. Unemployment is a major cause of poverty, but many people in Toronto live in poverty while employed due to high costs of living. Food banks play a key role in helping over 148,000 children in Ontario each month who might otherwise go hungry.
3. Solutions proposed include increasing corporate social responsibility programs to fund initiatives, better utilizing existing food bank infrastructure, and addressing the root causes of unemployment that contribute to rising poverty levels.
The document discusses Catholic social teaching and principles regarding child poverty. It outlines seven principles: 1) life and dignity, 2) family and participation, 3) rights and responsibilities, 4) option for the poor, 5) dignity of work, 6) solidarity, and 7) care for God's creation. It argues that Catholic teachings call on individuals and governments to support human dignity and basic needs for all, especially children in poverty who may lack food, shelter, education and other resources through no fault of their own.
VOT Foundation Executive Summary May 2015Rick Ecker
The Vets on Track Foundation aims to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life through their "Drive 4 Vets" community outreach programs. They seek to connect veterans to local support services through Veterans Resource Summits, help homeless veterans transition to stable housing through their Fresh Start Program, and provide assistance to military families of terminally ill or special needs children via the Little Hands Project. The Foundation is requesting $1.8 million in funding to support their 2015 outreach programs and help address challenges facing veterans and their families.
Africa is a continent with dreadful poverty and problems of resource shortages. Estimates are that climate change and population pressure will see 85 million people migrate from that continent in the next 40 years. And yet there are people and organizations trying to do something about these problems and make a difference.
In this Presentation we look at the work of ICODI a registered non-profit organization located in Mbarara District-South Western Uganda. Its mission is “To work with and through individuals and communities to improve on the economic, health and social wellbeing of the rural and urban poor communities in Uganda”. The goal is to reduce on the high levels of famine, poverty, ill health and illiteracy in the rural communities and urban poor communities in Uganda. You can find out more about ICODI at http://www.icodi.org
Poverty affects over 1.7 billion people worldwide and impacts many aspects of life, including health, education, and housing. It can lead to increased rates of violence, substance abuse, and disease. While some argue poverty cannot be solved, others believe that with global cooperation and attention brought to the issue, significant steps could be taken to reduce poverty rates.
This document analyzes the economic cost of poverty in Ontario. It finds that poverty costs the Ontario government and households in the province $32-38 billion per year, or 5.5-6.6% of GDP. Poverty disproportionately impacts people with disabilities, children, Indigenous peoples, single parents and new immigrants. Reducing poverty through early intervention programs, childcare, skills training and credential recognition would generate economic returns and significantly reduce the social costs of poverty over time.
Quick Facts - Macedonia - 2015 Annual Report on the State of PhilanthropyCatalyst Balkans
The document summarizes a 2015 annual report on philanthropy in Macedonia. Some key findings include:
- The total value of donations increased by 19.4% from 2014 to 2015, reaching 3.46 million euros.
- By number of donations, most came from mass individuals, followed by corporations and individuals. However, corporations contributed the most by value at 35.7% of donations.
- Support for marginalized groups and poverty reduction were two of the top themes that donations aimed to address.
- Over half of donations were used for one-off support, while long-term support decreased from previous years.
- The largest recipients of donations by both number and value were state institutions and local/
The document discusses demographic changes in rural Minnesota and how communities are adapting. It begins by noting that the population of rural Minnesota is in transition and more diverse than in the past. Younger generations are moving to some rural areas while others are aging. Local governments and the economy are also changing. The article then summarizes several pieces in the journal that discuss specific aspects of these changes, including the aging population, challenges in volunteerism, leadership development programs, and the role of philanthropic organizations.
The document summarizes Baltimore's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, finding that it is failing. Homelessness in Baltimore has increased by over 1,000 people in the last four years, as the poor economy has made it difficult for many older workers to find jobs. While the plan aimed to increase affordable housing and incomes, its focus has primarily been on temporary emergency services like opening a new 275-bed shelter. At this rate, Baltimore will not achieve its goal of ending homelessness within 10 years, as the plan has not adequately addressed the root causes of lack of affordable housing and sufficient incomes. Real solutions require improving the economy and job market, as well as changing perceptions of the homeless to see them as victims rather than
The document discusses Catholic social teaching and principles regarding child poverty. It outlines seven principles: 1) life and dignity, 2) family and participation, 3) rights and responsibilities, 4) option for the poor, 5) dignity of work, 6) solidarity, and 7) care for God's creation. It argues that Catholic teachings call on individuals and governments to support human dignity and basic needs for all, especially children in poverty who may lack food, shelter, education and other resources through no fault of their own.
VOT Foundation Executive Summary May 2015Rick Ecker
The Vets on Track Foundation aims to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life through their "Drive 4 Vets" community outreach programs. They seek to connect veterans to local support services through Veterans Resource Summits, help homeless veterans transition to stable housing through their Fresh Start Program, and provide assistance to military families of terminally ill or special needs children via the Little Hands Project. The Foundation is requesting $1.8 million in funding to support their 2015 outreach programs and help address challenges facing veterans and their families.
Africa is a continent with dreadful poverty and problems of resource shortages. Estimates are that climate change and population pressure will see 85 million people migrate from that continent in the next 40 years. And yet there are people and organizations trying to do something about these problems and make a difference.
In this Presentation we look at the work of ICODI a registered non-profit organization located in Mbarara District-South Western Uganda. Its mission is “To work with and through individuals and communities to improve on the economic, health and social wellbeing of the rural and urban poor communities in Uganda”. The goal is to reduce on the high levels of famine, poverty, ill health and illiteracy in the rural communities and urban poor communities in Uganda. You can find out more about ICODI at http://www.icodi.org
Poverty affects over 1.7 billion people worldwide and impacts many aspects of life, including health, education, and housing. It can lead to increased rates of violence, substance abuse, and disease. While some argue poverty cannot be solved, others believe that with global cooperation and attention brought to the issue, significant steps could be taken to reduce poverty rates.
This document analyzes the economic cost of poverty in Ontario. It finds that poverty costs the Ontario government and households in the province $32-38 billion per year, or 5.5-6.6% of GDP. Poverty disproportionately impacts people with disabilities, children, Indigenous peoples, single parents and new immigrants. Reducing poverty through early intervention programs, childcare, skills training and credential recognition would generate economic returns and significantly reduce the social costs of poverty over time.
Quick Facts - Macedonia - 2015 Annual Report on the State of PhilanthropyCatalyst Balkans
The document summarizes a 2015 annual report on philanthropy in Macedonia. Some key findings include:
- The total value of donations increased by 19.4% from 2014 to 2015, reaching 3.46 million euros.
- By number of donations, most came from mass individuals, followed by corporations and individuals. However, corporations contributed the most by value at 35.7% of donations.
- Support for marginalized groups and poverty reduction were two of the top themes that donations aimed to address.
- Over half of donations were used for one-off support, while long-term support decreased from previous years.
- The largest recipients of donations by both number and value were state institutions and local/
The document discusses demographic changes in rural Minnesota and how communities are adapting. It begins by noting that the population of rural Minnesota is in transition and more diverse than in the past. Younger generations are moving to some rural areas while others are aging. Local governments and the economy are also changing. The article then summarizes several pieces in the journal that discuss specific aspects of these changes, including the aging population, challenges in volunteerism, leadership development programs, and the role of philanthropic organizations.
The document summarizes Baltimore's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, finding that it is failing. Homelessness in Baltimore has increased by over 1,000 people in the last four years, as the poor economy has made it difficult for many older workers to find jobs. While the plan aimed to increase affordable housing and incomes, its focus has primarily been on temporary emergency services like opening a new 275-bed shelter. At this rate, Baltimore will not achieve its goal of ending homelessness within 10 years, as the plan has not adequately addressed the root causes of lack of affordable housing and sufficient incomes. Real solutions require improving the economy and job market, as well as changing perceptions of the homeless to see them as victims rather than
The anti-globalization movement had its coming-out party in Seattle in 1999, when thousands of activists and trade union members protested against a new round of trade negotiations in the World Trade Organisation. Millions were drawn to these protests because of a preceding anti-WTO statement that was circulated on the internet, and signed by about 1 500 different groups, from churches to militant communists.
1) The document discusses the ongoing debate around raising the minimum wage and ensuring workers earn a living wage. It notes minimum wage has not kept up with cost of living, leaving many workers in poverty.
2) It provides background on minimum wage increases over time from $0.16/hour in 1916 to $9/hour currently in California. Cities like Los Angeles are considering raising it to $13.25-$15 but disagree on when and how much.
3) The document argues corporations profit while taxpayers subsidize low wages through social services for workers. Raising the minimum wage to $15 would be a step towards reducing poverty but not eliminate it. Education is key to improving wages long term.
Increasing the size of the fundraising cakenfpSynergy
The document discusses three perspectives on increasing fundraising for charities: what each charity must do, what the charitable sector as a whole must do, and what the government must do. It outlines strategies for charities to better understand donors, demonstrate impact, create fundraising packages. For the sector, it suggests collective research, actions like community challenge events, and financial products that benefit both individuals and charities. For government, it recommends reducing regulations and promoting innovation in giving.
This document summarizes a report examining barriers to opportunity for children in Atlanta. It finds that the city remains highly segregated, with wealthier white communities in the north separated from poorer black communities in the south by Interstate 20. Children in southern neighborhoods face numerous challenges like high poverty rates, limited access to resources, and segregated, low-performing schools. The report examines how factors like Atlanta's history of segregation and urban renewal have contributed to deep inequities between communities that continue to shape children's life outcomes and opportunities along racial lines.
The Jewish Labor Committee engages in programs that benefit both the Jewish community and the labor movement. In 2015-2016, the JLC conducted the following activities:
1) Launched new campus initiatives to educate students on workers' rights and engage the next generation of Jewish labor activists.
2) Supported various campaigns including Fight for $15, earned sick leave, and raising the minimum wage.
3) Worked to promote dialogue, fight anti-Semitism and hate speech, while also opposing BDS and supporting Israel.
4) Advocated for workers' rights in legislative arenas and supported union organizing efforts.
This document provides an overview of Oxfam's research on the impacts of the global economic crisis in 12 developing countries. The research found that while national economies in some countries weathered the storm, certain export-dependent industries and workers were devastated. Women lost jobs in large numbers in the garment industry. Households had trouble putting food on the table. However, communities also demonstrated resilience through social networks, subsistence farming, remittances, and government social protections. The research highlights the need to strengthen resilience before crises through policies like social protections, fiscal space, labor laws, and gender-sensitive responses.
This document summarizes the programs and services of the Orrville Area United Way located in Orrville, Ohio. It discusses initiatives focused on education, income, health, and anti-human trafficking. Key programs highlighted include the Dolly Parton Imagination Library which provides books to children from birth to age 5, Orrville Reads which matches adult volunteers with students for reading support, and providing free tax preparation assistance to over 150 community members. The document also mentions programs that address food insecurity, poverty, and human trafficking.
The document summarizes the findings of surveys of non-profits and individuals in Ohio regarding economic struggles and the social safety net. The surveys found that:
1) Non-profits saw large increases (average of 60%) in demand for services like food and shelter from 2008-2011. Many turned clients away due to lack of resources.
2) Individuals reported problems with health care, hunger, and meeting basic needs despite being employed. Over 80% of respondents earned less than $30,000 annually.
3) Both non-profits and individuals supported reforms like increasing funding for social programs, making health care more affordable, expanding job training programs, and raising eligibility levels for assistance.
H.O.P.E. of America is requesting a grant to fund their new program focused on health, STEM education, and economic opportunities for students and communities. The program will provide camps, after school programs, and community initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles and STEM education for over 100 students. It aims to address economic distress and lack of educational opportunities in the target communities by preparing youth for future careers. The grant would support administrative costs and core program components, including camps, after school programs, and community involvement initiatives.
Two key factors that have contributed to rising homelessness over the past 20-25 years are the shortage of affordable housing and simultaneous increase in poverty. A lack of affordable housing, stagnating wages, increased unemployment, declining public assistance, and other economic factors have made it difficult for many people to afford basic necessities like housing. Homelessness is a complex issue with no single cause, but economic hardship remains a significant driver that pushes vulnerable populations into homelessness.
The document summarizes two articles about reducing poverty in developing countries. The first article discusses how around 1 billion people have been lifted out of extreme poverty in the last 20 years due to factors like emerging capitalism and free trade. It aims to reduce the number of extremely poor people by another billion by 2030. The second article discusses how developing countries have started implementing social safety net programs like cash transfers to help the poorest citizens. It provides guidelines for countries to implement these programs effectively, such as consolidating services and using biometric identification to reduce fraud.
The document discusses the history and ethics of the US welfare system. It begins by imagining being unemployed and facing poverty in America. It then discusses the origins of welfare in the Great Depression and New Deal programs created by FDR to provide relief. The body argues that welfare is necessary to help children in poverty and that denying assistance is unethical, as the US has the resources to ensure no citizens lack basic needs. It concludes by encouraging experimenting with better ways to help the needy through a safety net without creating dependency.
This document discusses the situation of women and children in Ecuador with regards to poverty, the economy, health, education, and violence. It notes that women and children, especially those from rural and low-income backgrounds, face significant hardships including higher rates of poverty, unemployment, lower wages, lack of access to healthcare and education opportunities. Violence against women and children is also a major problem in Ecuador according to the statistics presented.
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen in Trenton, NJ has expanded from serving sandwiches out of a car trunk in 1982 to feeding over 100,000 people annually through its main location and 7 satellite sites. It serves 3 meals a day, 7 days a week to the hungry and homeless in Trenton and surrounding areas regardless of ability to pay. While initially aimed at feeding the hungry rather than homeless, the soup kitchen now sees many homeless and those struggling with poverty, unemployment, addiction, and mental illness. It provides not just meals but social services, programs, and a community for patrons in need.
This document discusses poverty through a lens of belongingness. It argues that in a wealthy democracy, poverty is largely about social exclusion and lack of belonging rather than just material inequality. It says that as excluded groups increase in size, the realities of their exclusion affect not only the targeted group but society as a whole. Belonging involves having one's well-being considered and ability to participate in and influence political and social institutions. The document discusses how different groups are positioned on a gradient of belonging, and how far from the center determines the level and form of exclusion they face. It argues we must transform narratives that relegate groups outside of belonging to effectively address poverty.
State of Homelessness in America, January 2011, authored by M William Sermons and Peter Witte of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Download at endhomelessness.org
This document summarizes the history of poverty in America from the industrialization era to modern times. It discusses how poverty is measured using thresholds and guidelines, and analyzes poverty levels and the impact of government assistance programs. Specific agencies that help the poor are also outlined, including how healthcare reform like the Affordable Care Act and Promise Zone initiatives aim to reduce poverty rates. Wealth inequality in the U.S. is significant as shown in an included video.
An ageing population is caused by declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy. This has led to a declining youth population and growing elderly population in countries like the UK. A population pyramid is used to show the structure of a population by age and gender. Countries with ageing populations face economic and social challenges supporting older dependents on working age populations. Issues include higher healthcare costs, pension crises, and declining tax bases.
The cooperatives and the national development goals and agendaDianNa PastRana
This document discusses cooperatives as vehicles for poverty alleviation. It establishes the National Anti-Poverty Commission to implement social reform programs. The commission divides the basic sectors affected by poverty into 14 groups. Cooperatives are included as one of the groups and are defined as registered associations of at least 15 poor members who voluntarily work together for economic and social goals. The document then outlines various social problems including poverty, its types (absolute and relative), causes such as overpopulation, lack of education and environmental degradation, and effects like malnutrition, poor economic growth, and child labor. Cooperatives are proposed as a means to provide opportunities for employment, access to services, and sustainable development in line with cooperative principles.
An overview of poverty levels within ethnic communities in the US. Governmental attempts at a baseline. Five types of capital formation within a capitalist infrastructure as pathways out. This is the basis of the video at https://vimeo.com/vivgrigg/uspoverty
This document presents a group project on addressing the issue of household food insecurity among Aboriginal families in Toronto. It begins with an introduction by Annie Cheng and is followed by sections led by other group members on questions and findings, an action plan by Chen Ouyang, a presentation of their Facebook page by Kelly Li, and a concluding question section. Statistics are provided showing Aboriginal families experience higher rates of food insecurity in Canada compared to non-Aboriginal families. The group's action plan involves visiting local agencies, creating an awareness campaign on Facebook, and engaging stakeholders to address the issue and support programs that provide nutrition to Aboriginal children and families.
This document discusses poverty, including its definition, types, causes, and effects. It also examines strategies to reduce poverty. Poverty is defined as a lack of material goods or money. There are two main types: absolute poverty involving basic needs, and relative poverty comparing living standards within a society. Major causes include lack of education, disease, and limited economic opportunities. Effects are on both individuals, like poor health, and societies, such as less economic growth. Recommended solutions involve both short-term actions like job creation, and long-term investments in education, healthcare, and sustainable development. The ultimate goal is to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty.
The anti-globalization movement had its coming-out party in Seattle in 1999, when thousands of activists and trade union members protested against a new round of trade negotiations in the World Trade Organisation. Millions were drawn to these protests because of a preceding anti-WTO statement that was circulated on the internet, and signed by about 1 500 different groups, from churches to militant communists.
1) The document discusses the ongoing debate around raising the minimum wage and ensuring workers earn a living wage. It notes minimum wage has not kept up with cost of living, leaving many workers in poverty.
2) It provides background on minimum wage increases over time from $0.16/hour in 1916 to $9/hour currently in California. Cities like Los Angeles are considering raising it to $13.25-$15 but disagree on when and how much.
3) The document argues corporations profit while taxpayers subsidize low wages through social services for workers. Raising the minimum wage to $15 would be a step towards reducing poverty but not eliminate it. Education is key to improving wages long term.
Increasing the size of the fundraising cakenfpSynergy
The document discusses three perspectives on increasing fundraising for charities: what each charity must do, what the charitable sector as a whole must do, and what the government must do. It outlines strategies for charities to better understand donors, demonstrate impact, create fundraising packages. For the sector, it suggests collective research, actions like community challenge events, and financial products that benefit both individuals and charities. For government, it recommends reducing regulations and promoting innovation in giving.
This document summarizes a report examining barriers to opportunity for children in Atlanta. It finds that the city remains highly segregated, with wealthier white communities in the north separated from poorer black communities in the south by Interstate 20. Children in southern neighborhoods face numerous challenges like high poverty rates, limited access to resources, and segregated, low-performing schools. The report examines how factors like Atlanta's history of segregation and urban renewal have contributed to deep inequities between communities that continue to shape children's life outcomes and opportunities along racial lines.
The Jewish Labor Committee engages in programs that benefit both the Jewish community and the labor movement. In 2015-2016, the JLC conducted the following activities:
1) Launched new campus initiatives to educate students on workers' rights and engage the next generation of Jewish labor activists.
2) Supported various campaigns including Fight for $15, earned sick leave, and raising the minimum wage.
3) Worked to promote dialogue, fight anti-Semitism and hate speech, while also opposing BDS and supporting Israel.
4) Advocated for workers' rights in legislative arenas and supported union organizing efforts.
This document provides an overview of Oxfam's research on the impacts of the global economic crisis in 12 developing countries. The research found that while national economies in some countries weathered the storm, certain export-dependent industries and workers were devastated. Women lost jobs in large numbers in the garment industry. Households had trouble putting food on the table. However, communities also demonstrated resilience through social networks, subsistence farming, remittances, and government social protections. The research highlights the need to strengthen resilience before crises through policies like social protections, fiscal space, labor laws, and gender-sensitive responses.
This document summarizes the programs and services of the Orrville Area United Way located in Orrville, Ohio. It discusses initiatives focused on education, income, health, and anti-human trafficking. Key programs highlighted include the Dolly Parton Imagination Library which provides books to children from birth to age 5, Orrville Reads which matches adult volunteers with students for reading support, and providing free tax preparation assistance to over 150 community members. The document also mentions programs that address food insecurity, poverty, and human trafficking.
The document summarizes the findings of surveys of non-profits and individuals in Ohio regarding economic struggles and the social safety net. The surveys found that:
1) Non-profits saw large increases (average of 60%) in demand for services like food and shelter from 2008-2011. Many turned clients away due to lack of resources.
2) Individuals reported problems with health care, hunger, and meeting basic needs despite being employed. Over 80% of respondents earned less than $30,000 annually.
3) Both non-profits and individuals supported reforms like increasing funding for social programs, making health care more affordable, expanding job training programs, and raising eligibility levels for assistance.
H.O.P.E. of America is requesting a grant to fund their new program focused on health, STEM education, and economic opportunities for students and communities. The program will provide camps, after school programs, and community initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles and STEM education for over 100 students. It aims to address economic distress and lack of educational opportunities in the target communities by preparing youth for future careers. The grant would support administrative costs and core program components, including camps, after school programs, and community involvement initiatives.
Two key factors that have contributed to rising homelessness over the past 20-25 years are the shortage of affordable housing and simultaneous increase in poverty. A lack of affordable housing, stagnating wages, increased unemployment, declining public assistance, and other economic factors have made it difficult for many people to afford basic necessities like housing. Homelessness is a complex issue with no single cause, but economic hardship remains a significant driver that pushes vulnerable populations into homelessness.
The document summarizes two articles about reducing poverty in developing countries. The first article discusses how around 1 billion people have been lifted out of extreme poverty in the last 20 years due to factors like emerging capitalism and free trade. It aims to reduce the number of extremely poor people by another billion by 2030. The second article discusses how developing countries have started implementing social safety net programs like cash transfers to help the poorest citizens. It provides guidelines for countries to implement these programs effectively, such as consolidating services and using biometric identification to reduce fraud.
The document discusses the history and ethics of the US welfare system. It begins by imagining being unemployed and facing poverty in America. It then discusses the origins of welfare in the Great Depression and New Deal programs created by FDR to provide relief. The body argues that welfare is necessary to help children in poverty and that denying assistance is unethical, as the US has the resources to ensure no citizens lack basic needs. It concludes by encouraging experimenting with better ways to help the needy through a safety net without creating dependency.
This document discusses the situation of women and children in Ecuador with regards to poverty, the economy, health, education, and violence. It notes that women and children, especially those from rural and low-income backgrounds, face significant hardships including higher rates of poverty, unemployment, lower wages, lack of access to healthcare and education opportunities. Violence against women and children is also a major problem in Ecuador according to the statistics presented.
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen in Trenton, NJ has expanded from serving sandwiches out of a car trunk in 1982 to feeding over 100,000 people annually through its main location and 7 satellite sites. It serves 3 meals a day, 7 days a week to the hungry and homeless in Trenton and surrounding areas regardless of ability to pay. While initially aimed at feeding the hungry rather than homeless, the soup kitchen now sees many homeless and those struggling with poverty, unemployment, addiction, and mental illness. It provides not just meals but social services, programs, and a community for patrons in need.
This document discusses poverty through a lens of belongingness. It argues that in a wealthy democracy, poverty is largely about social exclusion and lack of belonging rather than just material inequality. It says that as excluded groups increase in size, the realities of their exclusion affect not only the targeted group but society as a whole. Belonging involves having one's well-being considered and ability to participate in and influence political and social institutions. The document discusses how different groups are positioned on a gradient of belonging, and how far from the center determines the level and form of exclusion they face. It argues we must transform narratives that relegate groups outside of belonging to effectively address poverty.
State of Homelessness in America, January 2011, authored by M William Sermons and Peter Witte of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Download at endhomelessness.org
This document summarizes the history of poverty in America from the industrialization era to modern times. It discusses how poverty is measured using thresholds and guidelines, and analyzes poverty levels and the impact of government assistance programs. Specific agencies that help the poor are also outlined, including how healthcare reform like the Affordable Care Act and Promise Zone initiatives aim to reduce poverty rates. Wealth inequality in the U.S. is significant as shown in an included video.
An ageing population is caused by declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy. This has led to a declining youth population and growing elderly population in countries like the UK. A population pyramid is used to show the structure of a population by age and gender. Countries with ageing populations face economic and social challenges supporting older dependents on working age populations. Issues include higher healthcare costs, pension crises, and declining tax bases.
The cooperatives and the national development goals and agendaDianNa PastRana
This document discusses cooperatives as vehicles for poverty alleviation. It establishes the National Anti-Poverty Commission to implement social reform programs. The commission divides the basic sectors affected by poverty into 14 groups. Cooperatives are included as one of the groups and are defined as registered associations of at least 15 poor members who voluntarily work together for economic and social goals. The document then outlines various social problems including poverty, its types (absolute and relative), causes such as overpopulation, lack of education and environmental degradation, and effects like malnutrition, poor economic growth, and child labor. Cooperatives are proposed as a means to provide opportunities for employment, access to services, and sustainable development in line with cooperative principles.
An overview of poverty levels within ethnic communities in the US. Governmental attempts at a baseline. Five types of capital formation within a capitalist infrastructure as pathways out. This is the basis of the video at https://vimeo.com/vivgrigg/uspoverty
This document presents a group project on addressing the issue of household food insecurity among Aboriginal families in Toronto. It begins with an introduction by Annie Cheng and is followed by sections led by other group members on questions and findings, an action plan by Chen Ouyang, a presentation of their Facebook page by Kelly Li, and a concluding question section. Statistics are provided showing Aboriginal families experience higher rates of food insecurity in Canada compared to non-Aboriginal families. The group's action plan involves visiting local agencies, creating an awareness campaign on Facebook, and engaging stakeholders to address the issue and support programs that provide nutrition to Aboriginal children and families.
This document discusses poverty, including its definition, types, causes, and effects. It also examines strategies to reduce poverty. Poverty is defined as a lack of material goods or money. There are two main types: absolute poverty involving basic needs, and relative poverty comparing living standards within a society. Major causes include lack of education, disease, and limited economic opportunities. Effects are on both individuals, like poor health, and societies, such as less economic growth. Recommended solutions involve both short-term actions like job creation, and long-term investments in education, healthcare, and sustainable development. The ultimate goal is to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty.
The document discusses poverty through an introduction, case study, and analysis. The introduction defines poverty and notes that about 1.7 billion people live in absolute poverty. The case study describes a 76-year-old man in Singapore whose small business and meager income supports his ill family members but is strained by a sudden increase in shop rental fees by the government. The analysis notes the problem is lack of financial assistance for the family and high costs of living in Singapore exacerbating their situation.
This document discusses poverty and the organization Free The Children. It defines poverty as having little money or resources. Free The Children was founded in 1995 to help prevent child labor and support rural communities through projects providing education, healthcare, jobs, clean water, and sanitation. Some key points made are:
- Free The Children operates in countries like Sierra Leone, Kenya, China and Sri Lanka.
- Their "Adopt A Village" program builds schools, wells, and provides medical care and jobs.
- They have built over 650 schools educating 55,000 children daily and offer volunteer trips.
- An annual "We Day" event motivates youth to take action on issues through Free The Children campaigns.
This document discusses poverty and the organization Free The Children. It defines poverty as having little money or resources. Free The Children was founded in 1995 to help prevent child labor and support rural communities through projects providing education, healthcare, jobs, clean water, and sanitation. Some key points made are:
- Free The Children operates in countries like Sierra Leone, Kenya, China and Sri Lanka.
- Their "Adopt A Village" program builds schools, wells, and provides medical care and jobs.
- They have built over 650 schools educating 55,000 children daily and offer volunteer trips.
- An annual "We Day" event motivates youth to take action on issues through Free The Children campaigns.
The document summarizes a case study of a 76-year-old man in Singapore struggling with poverty. He runs a small business to support his wheelchair-bound daughters and senile wife. However, the government increased his shop's monthly rent from $150 to $450, exacerbating his financial difficulties. While charities and young people help the poor, more could be done through government assistance and policy reviews to support those in need and account for rising living costs.
This document discusses poverty from historical and future perspectives. It outlines four dimensions of poverty: material limit, psychological damage, social exclusion, and political powerlessness. Historically, capitalism led to more poverty as serfs were cast out of feudal systems and had to find work. While some gains have been made against absolute poverty, inequality remains a huge problem. To fully address poverty, both economic and political systems will need significant reform to provide justice, opportunity and basic needs for all people.
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This document discusses poverty and efforts to address it. It defines poverty and provides statistics on child poverty rates in Ontario. Some key causes of poverty mentioned include low wages, social assistance systems, and lower skills/education. Impacts of poverty include hunger, malnutrition, and higher healthcare costs. The document outlines actions taken by the group, including volunteering at a food bank, conducting a food drive, and interviewing a community worker. Reducing poverty rates in the community is an important goal.
WeiHong Zhang is seeking a position as an early childhood educator. She has an Early Childhood Education Diploma from Centennial College and certificates in First Aid and CPR. She has field experience at three child care centers where she implemented daily activities to support children's development and ensured their safety and well-being. Zhang also has strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills and is bilingual in Mandarin and English.
WeiHong Zhang is seeking a position as an early childhood educator. She has an Early Childhood Education Diploma from Centennial College and certificates in First Aid and CPR. She has field experience at three child care centers where she implemented daily activities to support children's development and ensured their safety and well-being. Zhang also has strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills and is bilingual in Mandarin and English.
This document provides details about activities that preschool children will engage in to learn about seasons and leaves. The activities include using craft materials like cotton, felt, and googly eyes to demonstrate the four seasons; pretending to garden in the spring for dramatic play; eating oranges to experience fall flavors; blowing leaves and comparing them to other objects for a science lesson; singing a song and reading books about seasons; and using a season wheel to discuss the consequences of seasonal changes. The goal is for the hands-on experiences to build the children's knowledge and excitement about seasons and leaves in an engaging way.
The document discusses activities that preschool children will engage in to learn about seasons and leaves. The activities include using craft materials to represent the four seasons, doing leaf rubbings, dramatic play involving gardening tools, tasting oranges to experience fall, comparing how easily different materials can be blown, singing a song about leaves falling, and reading a book about seasons. The goal is for the children to build experience with and understanding of seasons and leaves through these hands-on learning experiences.
The author reflects that their strength is making correct decisions when disciplining children and having patience when children need time to accept limits. They build good relationships with children through positive communication and expectations, which leads to willing cooperation. Going forward, the author plans to bring more toys to avoid fights, use redirection strategies, record observations of social skills, and have another teacher observe interactions to reflect on how their personality impacts guiding children.
The document discusses child care in the Philippines. It notes that day care programs are conducted in both public centers and home-based settings. Public day care centers are the largest providers of early child care, with 3-4 hour sessions held Monday through Friday aimed at developing children physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively through a less structured curriculum centered around play. Both formal and informal child care programs aim to maximize children's potential through varied experiences tailored to their interests and abilities. The National Pre-School Education Program was established in 2005 to further engage children in structured classroom activities while maintaining health, safety, and growth across all developmental domains.
The educator observed children playing with fallen leaves in the playground which inspired a leaf sorting project. During activities, the educator asked open-ended questions to scaffold the children's learning per Vygotsky's theory. The whole process was child-centered, with the educator and children using inquiry to answer questions like why leaves change color and develop new understandings.
The educator observed children playing with fallen leaves in the playground which inspired a leaf sorting project. During the project, the educator asked open-ended questions to engage the children and ensure their continued interest. The educator also informed parents of the project to enhance the children's learning, keeping the children's needs and interests at the center.
The educator reflects that their strengths include making correct decisions when disciplining children, having patience when children need time to accept limits, and building good relationships with children through positive communication and genuine care. They will bring more toys to avoid fighting, use redirection strategies by offering other choices, observe turn-taking skills through written notes, and have another teacher observe interactions to reflect on how their own personality impacts guiding children effectively.
The document discusses the author's strengths in making correct decisions when disciplining children and building good relationships with them through patience, positive words, and genuine care. The author will bring more toys to avoid fights, use redirection and observation to analyze children's temperaments, and have another teacher observe interactions to reflect on how the author's personality impacts guiding children effectively.
The educator reflects that their strengths include making correct decisions when disciplining children, having patience when children need time to accept limits, and building good relationships with children through positive communication and genuine care. To improve, the educator will bring more toys to avoid fights, use redirection strategies by offering choices, record observations of social skills, and have a colleague observe interactions to reflect on how their personality impacts guiding children.
WeiHong Zhang is graduating from the Early Childhood Education program at Centennial College in April 2013. She had placements at a daycare and Ontario Early Years Centre which enhanced her learning and allowed her to contribute to children's growth. She built good relationships with children in her care and received positive feedback from staff and children. She is requesting an interview to further discuss her qualifications.
WeiHong Zhang is seeking a position as an early childhood educator with experience in field placements at various centers. She has an Early Childhood Education Diploma from Centennial College and certifications in First Aid and CPR. Her qualifications include implementing daily activities to support child development, ensuring safety, and building children's self-esteem through positive guidance and routines.
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Mabo, a 3-year old child, is meeting typical developmental milestones across physical, social/emotional, and intellectual domains according to a formal assessment. At age 4, Mabo continues to develop well physically and exceeds social/emotional milestones, showing strong intellectual development as well. As a school-aged child between 6-11 years old, Mabo maintains good physical, social/emotional, and intellectual development appropriate for their grades.
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Advocacy research reflection-edited
1. Part C: Written Research Summary
Findings from research:
Each country has its own measure of poverty to gauge whether a person or family is living in
food deprivation. It is a fact that nobody really knows how many Canadians are living in
poverty. Statistics Canada provides a low-income cut off (LICO) depending on the size of family
and the place of living. The LICO for a 4 member family in Toronto is given as $32759 and
$21760 for a family of two. For a single adult it is $16542.
Canada has considerable population living under poverty. It is estimated that 550,000 Canadians
live with less than half of LICO. We are not in a position to classify people into those living in
acute poverty or those living in the periphery of poverty. Through our research we have found
out that, in the absence of a real demarcation the fight to eradicate poverty does not have a clear
starting line.
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty and work can lift people out of poverty. In Toronto
we can find a large number of people live in poverty while still working. The number of
working poor is the highest in Toronto. This is because of the basic needs of life food, clothes,
transportation and shelter are expensive and even a full time job may not be sufficient to move
above poverty line. John Stapleton, Brian Murphy, Yue Xing define the working poor as
individuals who:
“has an after-tax income below the Low Income Measure (LIM)
has earnings of at least $3,000 a year,
is between the ages of 18 and 64,
is not a student, and
lives independently
According to the above authors 23% of the working poor are immigrants.”
We believe poverty is a social problem. It is a question of social justice. It is also a question of
distance between haves and have-nots.
Canada ranks 24 out of 35 industrialized nations in child poverty. As per the Toronto campaign
2000‟s report card on child poverty in Toronto, one child in three lives in poverty. Toronto has
2. the dubious distinction of the highest rate of child poverty. This affects the mental and physical
growth of scores of children leading to various developmental problems.
We wish to provide an excerpt from „Citizens for public justice‟ report 2002 which depicts what
goes in an innocent child‟s mind when faced with poverty:
3. How can we face this problem of poverty? Can we remedy it?
According to UNICEF Canada President David Morley “The good news is that when we invest
in things like early childhood education, when we invest in early health care, when we invest in
helping the most vulnerable children it makes a difference”.
Food banks play a major role in fighting poverty among the members of community. Ontario
Association of Food Banks (OAFB) runs 120 food banks in Ontario. On a monthly basis they
serve more than 148000 children in Ontario. OAFB administers a number of initiatives. One of
them is community harvest program which is run with the cooperation of big farms from where
the volunteers collect huge amounts of left-over fruits and vegetables and supply to the needy.
More than 500 dairy farms in Ontario support providing more than one million liters of milk
every year for the families through the food banks. Many food supply organizations donate to
provide daily food items such as pasta, milk powder and canned foods for distribution.
According to the hunger report 2012 published by OAFB, 412998 persons in Ontario accessed
food banks in March 2012 alone and 17190 new families accessed food banks for the first time
in 2012. More than 16000 children use food banks in Ontario per month. The statistics is quite
alarming.
There are many reasons cited for the increased dependence on food banks such as cuts in Federal
and Provincial social assistance Programs, increased unemployment and sharp rise in living
costs. More adults and children are now seeking food bank services. Urban Ontario has more
food bank subscribers than other areas. The largest growing groups are women, new Canadians,
laid off workers, university graduates, single parent households and senior citizens.
The community must take note of the increasing dependence on food banks which also points to
the underlying social problems facing the country. The wealthy citizens of Canada and the
corporate bodies must pay more attention to the struggle by the food banks to supply healthy diet
to the impoverished. More helping hands are needed to serve the increasing numbers of the
needy. The government of Ontario must also rise up to the occasion to legislate to implement
solutions so that dependence on food banks can be reduced.
4. The advocacy position we have taken up has touched a chord in our hearts. We never
understood the enormity of the problem when we took up the project. Our visits to the food
banks, our interaction with the food bank officials and the extensive research we did have created
an urge to help the people in need. We are now more determined to do our best to contribute
whatever we can to help those out there who need help in finding their daily bread.
Addressing specific questions from PART B:
Our research questions address how to help the disadvantaged using or getting more help from
private companies and firms and our research indicates that Corporate Social Responsibility is an
ideal way to get companies to fund initiatives. Corporate Social Responsibility platforms not
only provide a medium for advertisement for the companies, it gives the company a positive
name when they fund projects.
Our research indicates that a high volume of participants are involved in food banks, therefore,
the best way to distribute food is by utilizing the already preexisting food bank structures to give
out goods for the poor.
According to our research, Statistics Canada provides a low-income cut off (LICO) depending on
the size of family and the place of living. The LICO for a 4 member family in Toronto is given
as $32759 and $21760 for a family of two. For a single adult it is $16542. Anyone with all of the
following reasons should be eligible for services from the food bank: “has an after-tax income
below the Low Income Measure (LIM), has earnings of at least $3,000 a year, is between the
ages of 18 and 64, is not a student, and lives independently.”
If we target private companies and firms and convince them to be part of a Corporate Social
Responsibility drive in the neighborhood around Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus, we will
be able to raise about $2500, provided we show cause and an established history of continued
work on this project.
Our research shows that, Food banks play a major role in fighting poverty among the members
of community. Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) runs 120 food banks in Ontario.
On a monthly basis they serve more than 148000 children in Ontario. OAFB administers a
number of initiatives. One of them is community harvest program which is run with the
5. cooperation of big farms from where the volunteers collect huge amounts of left-over fruits and
vegetables and supply to the needy. More than 500 dairy farms in Ontario support providing
more than one million liters of milk every year for the families through the food banks. Many
food supply organizations donate to provide daily food items such as pasta, milk powder and
canned foods for distribution. According to the hunger report 2012 published by OAFB, 412998
persons in Ontario accessed food banks in March 2012 alone and 17190 new families accessed
food banks for the first time in 2012. More than 16000 children use food banks in Ontario per
month.
According to our research, although job training is the long-term solution to solve the
unemployment crisis, in current economic climate and current macro-economic policies do not
have surplus amounts of hiring intake. The idea is right, however, the product might be lacking.
We still suggest, that job training is crucial and in the long run it will help to alleviate poverty.
Through our research, we also found out that poverty in Ontario is on the rise primarily because
of unemployment and lack of economic opportunities available due to the aftermath of the
recession, etc With majority of the poor in Toronto being new and recent immigrants and
employers preferring to hire people with Canadian experience, unemployment continues to rise
and it is directly proportional to the rise in poverty as well.
Our research fits in with the issues we wanted to address. There is a pre-existing poverty
problem in Ontario. Through our research we are able to add more perspective and sense into the
issue and we have gained more knowledge on the topic it as well. Overall, we believe, our
knowledge and understanding of the subject will help us succeed in formulating a good plan
which will be able to combat poverty in Ontario.
6. Bibliography:
1. http://www.thestar.com/opinion/2007/01/06/defining_poverty_critical_first_step.html
viewed on 21 April, 2013
2. http://metcalffoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Working-Poor-in-Toronto-
Region.pdf viewed on 20 April 2013
3. John Stapleton, Brian Murphy, Yue Xing; “The working poor in the Toronto Region,
who they are, where they live and how trends are changing” Metcalf foundation,
February 2012
4. http://www.moorelands.ca/poverty.php viewed on 21 April 2013
5. Greg deGroot-Maggetti: “ A measure of poverty in Canada, A guide to the debate about
poverty lines”, Citizens for public justice, March 2002
6. http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/05/29/canada_lags_on_fighting_child_povert
y_report_finds.html viewed on 21 April 2013
7. http://www.oafb.ca/about-oafb viewed on 21 April 2013
8. Ontario Association of food Banks, Hunger Report December 2012 available at:
http://www.oafb.ca/tiny_mce/plugins/filemanager/pics_cms/2012_OAFB_Hunger_Repor
t.pdf
9. http://www.yongestreetmedia.ca/features/toronto4acumen05162012.aspx