What will it take to eliminate poverty in Halton?

The Champion ran a story on Thursday March 31st entitled "Halton regional council hikes social program funding". Director of Community Development Halton (CDH), Dr Joey Edwardh presented at the region's health and social services committee. The paper reported the approval to increase CDH's funding for social programs from $50,000 to $67,500 and also to proivde $175,000 to Volunteer Halton in 2011. It was stated that the region is looking to provide low income residents with a free transit pass.