Media Release from the 25 in 5 Network for Poverty Reduction

The 25 in 5 Network for Poverty Reduction welcomes the news that Ontario’s
long awaited Social Assistance review will start in January and be led by two very able
commissioners: Frances Lankin and Dr. Munir Sheikh.

“We’re very pleased with the broad terms of reference for this review. It will provide
recommendations not only on how to transform social assistance but on how it should connect to
other income security programs that man...
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Announcement via e-mail mailing list.

Shortly after ACORN Canada’s founding in 2004, we released a series of reports that detailed the Payday Lending industry’s ripoffs and abuse of low and moderate income families. As a result of our research, and years long organizing campaign we’ve now seen provinces across Canada bring in regulations on this rogue industry that have curbed abuses and reduced costs for consumers.

Earlier today we released a new report looking at another f...

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The North Hastings Community Trust has signed up with Charity Gift Cards, recently featured in the Financial Post, to increase our fundraising revenue.

Now when you budget for the month ahead, you can quickly and easily, log on here to purchase gift cards and with no cost to you, 2-11% will be donated back to us, allowing us to continue the work we do on a daily basis.

You can also give these gift cards to friends, family and co-workers for special occassions with the additional benefit of kno...
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