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Calgary Ward Poverty Profiles show that poverty exists in every Ward

New interactive tool helps Calgarians understand poverty in our city

New report highlights how poverty exists in each one of Calgary’s 14 wards

CityNews Calgary interviews Meaghon Reid about the Calgary Municipal Ward Poverty Profiles

VCC hosts fireside chat with basic income expert Dr. Evelyn Forget

Policy and Research Specialist, Lee Stevens leads a discussion that raises questions and sparks critical thinking

VCC's interview on AM 770 CHQR Morning Show

Meaghon Reid talks about the effects of COVID-19 on Calgarians living in poverty.

Understanding the impact of COVID-19

New study shows that Calgarians living in low income have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

New study finds COVID-19 pandemic hits low income population the hardest

A new study has been released stating that the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the lives of low-income Calgarians.

New study highlights the serious impacts to Calgarians living in poverty from COVID-19

Structural barriers identified as disproportionately impacting low income and racialized groups expanding gaps in health and social inequities.

That’s a wrap

With two milestones last week, VCC reflects on the past year

Effectively navigating the storm

Community builder and food strategy consultant Miriam Bankey reflects on a recent study on Calgary’s emergency food system

VCC's statement on the discovery of 215 Indigenous children buried outside Kamloops residential school

77,000 more Calgarians fell into poverty during the pandemic: study

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven more Calgarians into poverty, according to a study conducted by Vibrant Communities Calgary.

Anti-Racism: Using your privilege to leverage

VCC’s community facilitation & engagement specialist Hagir Sail discusses how to be actively anti-racist

Online schooling much harder for thousands of Calgarians living in poverty, say advocates

VCC's Executive Director Meaghon Reid discussed how many families are struggling with access to technology and internet connections in an interview with CBC.

Getting youth excited about Enough for All

SAIT student Tyler Saxby illustrates the strength of Enough for All for collective impact in new video

The pandemic has emphasized the importance of paying people living wages

New report highlights income required to sufficiently cover the cost of living in Calgary

Year one.

Getting it right

A critical look at Alberta’s income support program

How do you move the basic income conversation forward?

Four members of Basic Income Calgary share their insights

It’s tax time: Calgarians living on low incomes may be missing out on benefits from not filing

Support is available

In advance of International Women’s Day, Calgary’s Women In Need Society and Vibrant Communities Calgary Forge Partnership to Help End Poverty in our city

A challenging economy and the pandemic have disproportionately affected women and their families, but there’s hope for a better future