More needs to be done for the almost 22% of Albertans struggling to put food on the table 

No Alberta advantage when it comes to food security

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

Approaches like more affordable housing, more addiction support and income floors focus on prevention

Why “boots on the ground” won’t solve social disorder

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

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

Meaghon Reid discusses the high cost of groceries with Alberta at Noon

VCC’s policy and research specialist Lee Stevens reflects on the 2023 Alberta Budget

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 latest report examines the multifaceted layers of wellbeing in Calgary

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

A chat with AI-driven ChatGPT about poverty

Can technology help create a greater understanding of poverty?

Point-in-time counts provide only a part of the information we need to understand the size of the homeless problem, says researcher Dr. Ron Kneebone

VCC is concerned some people are falling through the cracks

First affordability payments delivered, but long-term solutions are needed

Poor mental health and access to affordable housing are intertwined

'Our next pandemic': Calgary's housing fragility takes a heavy toll on mental health

Meaghon Reid discusses Alberta's new affordability measures and other opportunities

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

Government actions to tackle inflation are a move in the right direction, but more can be done

New affordability measures will help many Albertans

VCC says new money will go a long way to getting the best information for data-based policy decisions when dealing with poverty, mental health and addictions

'Enough for all': Advocates pleased to see social spending in Calgary budget

VCC's Meaghon Reid discusses the provincial government announcement with the Calgary Herald and how single people are excluded from the help 

UCP's cash payouts to Albertans is 'ideal way' to weather inflation: economist

Meaghon Reid discusses how investments in people living on low incomes can save the City money

Calgary city councillors to juggle affordability as budget debate continues

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

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

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