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This End Poverty Month learn how poverty impacts all of us

22 September 2022

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#EndPoverty

October is End Poverty Month in Calgary. It’s a time when we can challenge ourselves to consider what we can do to make a vibrant Calgary - one where there is enough for all. Throughout the month, we will be sharing facts about poverty in our city on our social media channels. These statistics shouldn’t discourage you. There are many ways you can help:
  • Begin a personal truth and reconciliation journey
  • Engage fellow Calgarians in conversation about Enough for All, systems change and poverty
  • Donate or volunteer directly with organizations that are making positive changes
You can make a difference. Scroll down to learn more about poverty and how to spread the word using the hashtag #EndPoverty.

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October 17 is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

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Poverty costs Albertans between $7.1 and $9.5 billion each year.

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Reducing racism and discrimination and promoting diversity can fight poverty

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$1,718

Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Calgary

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34% of food bank users say they skipped meals so their kids could eat

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Mayor Jyoti Gondek proclaimed October 2022 End Poverty Month

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What is the official poverty line for a family in Calgary?

A

$60,650

B

$70,125

C

$55,771

Let's break the cycle of intergenerational poverty!

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Amost 85,000 Calgarians are in need of affordable housing

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Early literacy is one of the biggest predictors of poverty in a child's future. What percentage of Candian children struggle with low literacy?

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1 in 32

B

1 in 15

C

1 in 10

D

1 in 6

Poverty exists in every ward in this city. And often, it’s behind the doors of a bungalow. It’s the parent who is just walking around all day, running numbers in their head. ‘If my electricity bill goes up by this much, then I’m going to have to cut back on the food bill. If I miss one day of work because I’m not in a salaried position, that’s going to put me in a really rough spot.’”

Meaghon Reid Executive Director, VCC

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the number of Indigenous children aged 14 and younger living in a low income household compared to non-Indigenous children

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