EndPoverty Edmonton

Our society is not truly thriving until no one has to worry about whether or not they can afford to buy food, until no one is without a safe, clean place to live.

Thoughts on the doors a #BasicIncome could open for everyone. https://basicincomealberta.ca/opening-doors-the-barrier-bu/

A Basic Income for Alberta Can It Happen Here? Free virtual Lunch & Learn event, November 25 at 12 noon. Register at: https://zoom.us//regi/tJUpfu2pqTwsHNEC7V9V-7MLt8OFfaBqc-Ob

Temporary measures are helpful and necessary for meeting immediate and emergency needs. But we must keep our eye on the goal: permanent supportive housing for everyone who needs it. No one should be left out in the cold.

One week from today! Basic Income in Alberta: Can It Happen Here? Free Lunch & Learn via Zoom, Nov. 25, 12 noon. Register today! https://zoom.us//regi/tJUpfu2pqTwsHNEC7V9V-7MLt8OFfaBqc-Ob

Edmonton Public Schools is forming an Equity Advisory Committee as part of an ongoing effort to address and eliminate systemic racism in education systems. And you can apply to be on it! Application deadline is Thursday, Nov. 12. https://epsb.ca//co/joinournewequityadvisorycommittee.html

A welcome addition to the community. The Bear Clan Patrol will meet every Sunday at 6 pm at 9210 118 Ave.

Some good news for marginalized youth seeking work. "In the early months of COVID-19 shutdowns, 43% of working Canadian youth lost their jobs or had work hours reduced... Our new P2E initiative will connect these youth to quality opportunities with small businesses looking to hire, train and retain youth..."