Poverty Talks! supports people who are living in poverty to become involved in social change efforts and political processes, as well as to raise public awareness of poverty. Members advocate for social and public policy change, while also engaging and educating Calgarians about poverty-related issues.
Articles by Poverty Talks!
Calgary's new faux boutique sheds light on the struggles of rising costs
VCC launched a new End Poverty Month campaign discussing how inflation has impacted the community
The unseen costs of utility disconnection
Poverty Talks!'s Sue Gwynn talks about the difficulties people face when dealing with utility arears and disconnection
First affordability payments delivered, but long-term solutions are needed
VCC is concerned some people are falling through the cracks
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Poverty Talks! and VCC talk poverty with CBC News Calgary
VCC and Poverty Talks! weigh in on high cost of food
On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty community conversations were about food as one grocery retailer announces their prize freeze
Alberta government called on to share the wealth
VCC and Poverty Talks! are calling on the province to help struggling Albertans with expected surplus
Anti-poverty activists alarmed by 'perfect storm' of COVID and soaring inflation
Calgary Herald interviews Meaghon Reid and members of Poverty Talks! Crystal Filler and Sue Gwynn
2021 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
PovertyTalks! gathered to share personal stories of lived experience
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