posted Jan 24, 2012 8:46 AM by Diana Bumstead
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The Waterloo Region Shares project recently reached its fifth and final year. The Report the Community attached outlines some of the project's accomplishments. A summative evaluation undertaken in 2011 determined the project should continue. Waterloo Region Shares is currently working with member agencies to determine key priorities moving forward. |
posted Jan 6, 2012 8:23 AM by Diana Bumstead
In case you missed it in 2011, the Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries identified several recommendations for healthy eating (and enhancing food security) for marginalized communities in Cambridge an surrounding communities. Read more about it here. |
posted Nov 7, 2011 8:54 AM by Diana Bumstead
posted Oct 4, 2011 8:21 AM by Diana Bumstead
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Just out from the Region of Waterloo Public Health is the cost of a nutritious food basket in Waterloo Region. This year the estimated weekly cost for a healthy food basket is $ 168.89. Apologies for the poor quality scan. |
posted Sep 8, 2011 9:30 AM by Diana Bumstead
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The Ontario Association of Food Banks has just produced a document outlining three important food and poverty issues in the October 6th election. Read all about it in the following attachment. |
posted Jun 17, 2011 11:29 AM by Diana Bumstead
Frances Lankin and Munir Sheikh, two Ontarians appointed to oversee Ontario's Social Assistance review have just released their discussion paper; http://www.socialassistancereview.ca/commission-publications. They are asking for community input. Learn more about this important process and how to participate by visiting the site. |
posted Apr 25, 2011 9:44 AM by Diana Bumstead
Don't forget to vote on May 2nd. The website www.waterlooregionvotes.ca has information on all candidate meetings, who's running for election and more. The attachment below, produced by the Kitchener Downtown Health Centre answers questions such as, "How do I vote if I don't have an address?", or "How do I vote?" in general. |
posted Mar 7, 2011 6:05 AM by Diana Bumstead
Free tax clinics are now available in Cambridge, Wilmot, Woolwich, Kitchener and Waterloo. You will find details through the following link; http://freetaxclinicswaterlooregion.wordpress.com/. Eligibility criteria varies by location, so to determine if someone is eligible for assistance, first look at the locations where the service is provided. It will list the eligibility criteria. |
posted Feb 25, 2011 12:36 PM by Diana Bumstead
ALIV(e) stands for Awareness of Low Income Voices. ALIV(e) was co-founded by Opportunities Waterloo Region in 2007. They bring the voice of individuals who have lived or are living with low income to the forefront of our community. They are currently looking for more core members to attend meetings and/or share their story and ensure the voices of everyone are heard. You can find more information on their website: www.alivecommunity.ca. |
posted Feb 14, 2011 10:11 AM by Diana Bumstead
Cambridge welcomes a new thrift store to town. The new thrift store is located at 75 Dundas St. South, Unit 6B, Cambridge. It is open Monday to Saturday 9-5 p.m. The phone number is 519-629-0103. |
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