E4A in Action

Overcoming Stigma: Poverty is Not a Choice

16 May 2018

Introduction

Problems

Statistics

$22,352

The annual income of a Calgarian living in poverty in 2018.

$19,629

The annual cost of basic necessities for a Calgarian in 2018. This includes rent, utilities, basic groceries, clothing, transit, communications, basic health premiums and bank fees.

$7.46

of usable income per day. $2,723 divided by 365 days a year. Many working Calgarians had $7.46 or less per day to spend on healthcare extras, house improvements, or personal items.

Solutions

Conversations

Myths & Reality

How to Help