Poverty series 2 - Poverty not always about making bad decisions

In the second of the Metroland Poverty series, Oakville Beaver reporter, David Lea presents a real life story about how someone has slipped into poverty. The interviews also highlight the challenging of navigating the system to get assistance. Part Three in te Metroland's four series of Living in Poverty reports has been identified that it will be: Uncovering the Hidden Poor discusses the obstacles faced by those living in poverty. We encourage you to discuss this with friends, co-workers and relatives to see whether they ave read it and their perception of these issues in Halton. Only in this way can we stimulate change.

Halton Overty Rountable quote

A person living in poverty is not somebody different. It’s not someone who deserves to live in poverty. It’s just somebody the same as you or I who had a series of problems and didn’t have the supports we have and that’s how they end up in poverty.

Marc Hamel, Halton Poverty Roundtable, taken from Milton Canadian Champion Poverty series 1st article

Living in Poverty - A Special Report

In last week's Milton Canadian Champion is an article about the impacts of poverty in our affluent community. It is the first of a series of four special reports in to Living in Poverty in Halton. It discusses the findings of the Halton Poverty Roundtable and Halton Region report. Discovering the Hidden Poor in Halton is a four-part Metroland series examining the complex issue of poverty in the affluent region’s communities. The series examines those who find themselves struggling to survive and who face deprivation, exclusion and isolation as a result. The series looks at poverty’s multiple dimensions, those who deal with it on a daily basis, contributing factors and barriers, possible solutions and resources that can offer assistance. I commend the Champion for this important special series. The 2nd in the Living in Poverty series will be: When Poverty Hits Home will share the stories of those who are living in poverty in Halton. It is great to see the increase in the commentary and evidence being discussed in recent years.

Administation Manager Position Available

Milton Transitional Housing is accepting applications for a new part-time contract position of "Administration Manager". Please check out the details on the Milton Transitional Housing website and pass this information along to anyone you know who might be interested in applying. Applicational deadline is April 15. This is an important role in further helping the organisation move forward towards achieving its goal of seven units by 2016.