News from Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination
Community cold weather response for homeless in Guelph and Wellington County
The cold weather response directs those who see someone on the street in need of non-emergency assistance to call police.
September 28: Can a Basic Income Guarantee Eliminate Poverty?
When:
Where: Evergreen Seniors Centre, 283 Woolwich Street, Guelph N1H 3Y8
This is a free event featuring a panel discussion. All are invited.
September 14: Federal Election Outreach & Barriers to Voting
When: Monday, September 14, 2015, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Shelldale Centre, 20 Shelldale Crescent, Guelph
Contact: dominica@gwpoverty.ca or 1-800-265-7293 ext. 4360
Community members in the Guelph & Wellington region are invited to discuss how to better outreach to their community to reduce barriers to voting.
July 20: Consultation on Consumer Financial Protection, Guelph
When: Monday, July 20, 2015, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 6H7
The provincial government is looking for input on services such as payday loans, cheque cashing, money transfers, and debt collection agencies.
November 20, 27: Income Security Workshop
Date Wednesday, November 20 in Guelph; Wednesday, November 27, Arthur
Time 4 p.m.
Place see directions below
Phone 519-846-2715 ext. 4622
Email info@gwpoverty.ca
These are workshops in Guelph and Arthur for front-line employees or volunteers in the social services sector.
