Oct 3, 2023
‘I live in instability’: Survey shows one in four Calgarians can’t meet basic financial needs
Meaghon Reid discusses how the lack of affordable housing may lead to younger people leaving Alberta
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- Sep 27, 2023
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- Sep 26, 2023
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- Sep 26, 2023
Alberta’s response to poverty is below the national average: Food Banks Canada
The situation is dire for many, says Meaghon Reid in an interview with CityNews
- Sep 21, 2023
Unique school works to stem 'escalating crisis' of Calgary students facing poverty, homelessness
VCC says says Calgary has never seen a housing crisis like this, with rents and interest rates rising, but also basic costs such as food.
- Sep 20, 2023
High cost credit, poverty, and the Criminal Rate of Interest
Momentum’s Courtney Mo discusses predatory lending
- Sep 8, 2023
City councillor has dim hopes for quick resolution to spiking electricity fees
Franchise fees which have spiked in recent months are compounding the affordability crisis says Meaghon Reid to the Calgary Herald
- Sep 7, 2023
'People are scared': Anti-poverty advocates fear homelessness spike amid affordable housing crisis
VCC's Meaghon Reid discusses the rise of hidden homelessness with the Calgary Herald
- Sep 6, 2023
Grocery gift cards for food-insecure households offer greater autonomy, flexibility and dignity
University of Calgary researcher, Yun Lee, describes what was discovered in a study exploring experiences and perceived outcomes of I Can for Kids' grocery gift card program
- Sep 5, 2023
Literacy is a necessary skill for every Albertan to thrive in their work
We spoke to the Canada West Foundation's Janet Lane about her recent study about literacy in Alberta
- Aug 28, 2023
Action on affordable housing is needed now
We’ve assembled resources to help you tell Calgary City Council that affordable housing can't wait
- Aug 28, 2023
New group of AISH recipients discuss the issues they face
VCC's Lee Stevens says we can improve the effectiveness of the income support program for Albertans with disabilities by tackling the six main problems
- Aug 9, 2023
Calgary Mayor requesting changes to electricity access fees amid rising energy costs
VCC's executive director applauded the decision
- Aug 8, 2023
How do we fix AISH?
VCC is examining opportunities to improve the income support program for people with disabilities in Alberta
- Aug 3, 2023
Enough for All strategy receives traditional Blackfoot name
Another step on the path of reconciliation for VCC and all those that align with E4A
- Aug 3, 2023
Hearing from Albertans about affordable housing
Meaghon Reid was on CBC Radio's Alberta at Noon discussing the state of affordable housing and possible solutions
- Aug 1, 2023
Officials request feds ‘pony up Alberta’s cash’ for affordable housing
VCC explains the urgent need for affordable housing in Alberta
- Jul 31, 2023
Calgary prepares for energy rates to hit record high on Tuesday
Rising rates will impact those who can least afford it says VCC's Meaghon Reid
- Jul 24, 2023
As more people arrive during Alberta's population boom, housing lags behind
VCC explains the panic some are feeling with the lack of housing options with the Calgary Herald's Chris Varcoe
- Jul 12, 2023
Working to help Albertans reduce their energy bills
Kambo Energy Group’s Yasmin Abraham discusses energy poverty and a new program working with people living on low incomes to make their houses more energy efficient
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