We discussed issues and opportunities for women in the prison system with University of Alberta researchers Dr. Jana Grekul and Jenna Robinson

Breaking the cycle of incarceration for women

New funding and measures are a step in the right direction for Calgarians living on low incomes 

The federal budget offers some affordability measures, but more action is needed

VCC weighs in on the need and barriers to access for dental care

Canadian Dental Care Plan set to expand to children under 18, those on assistance

VCC discusses the issue with the Calgary Herald, saying 28% of Calgarians could not weather a financial shock for at least three months

'The worst is yet to come': Consumer Debt Index shows Albertans bracing for financial difficulties

Check out these law, crime and incarceration resources to further your understanding of the issues at play

Understanding how the justice system can contribute to poverty

VCC discusses affordability measures in the federal budget

'Wins and misses': Federal budget offers help to Calgarians, but lack of funding for affordable housing hurts

Lee Stevens says Calgary's high ranking in inequality is not new in a recent interview with Global News

Calgary the second most unequal city in Canada: report

VCC's Lee Stevens discusses a new report on Calgary's well-being with CBC

Amid the rising cost of living, Calgarians are looking out for each other, says new report

VCC discusses how there isn't enough research to track how well kids are doing

Lower-income Calgary students facing additional barriers in recovering from pandemic learning gaps

Tax filing can often boost income for people in poverty; Rise Calgary’s Nancy Cobber explores why some people don’t file

Poverty Talks!'s Sue Gwynn talks about the difficulties people face when dealing with utility arears and disconnection

The unseen costs of utility disconnection

VCC's executive director says Calgarians are being squeezed when they're already facing an affordability crisis

Rental vacancy at lowest levels since 2014, affordability gap grows: CMHC

VCC discusses affordable housing in East Village and how it could lead to a more diverse and vibrant community

East Village rebirth started 15 years ago; there's still much work to do

CBC called on two financial experts for the best advice and we've got their answers here

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty community conversations were about food as one grocery retailer announces their prize freeze

VCC and Poverty Talks! weigh in on high cost of food

VCC's Buddie Dixon discusses Orange Shirt Day 770 CHQR

How can you support and honour healing journeys of survivors and their families this Orange Shirt Day?

VCC's Meaghon Reid discusses new federal government measures to tackle the rising cost of living

VCC and Poverty Talks! are calling on the province to help struggling Albertans with expected surplus

Alberta government called on to share the wealth

VCC was asked to weigh in on the government's electricity rebate

Is Alberta's $300 rebate enough to help you deal with inflation?

The uncertainty caused by the strike may hit those living in poverty the hardest says VCC

PSAC strike will hit low-income Calgarians, newcomers the hardest, advocates say

PSAC strike will hit low-income Calgarians, newcomers the hardest, advocates say

The uncertainty caused by the strike may hit those living in poverty the hardest says VCC