Region of Durham to develop a Poverty Response Program

Whitby, Ontario – On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, the Regional Municipality of Durham announces the creation of a Poverty Response Program.

What: The Poverty Response Program (PRP) will outline actions to support poverty reduction. The PRP is being developed by Durham Region Social Services and the Health Department, in collaboration with Davis Pier Consulting. The program will be informed by and developed with the community, service providers, community partners and individuals with lived experience.

Why: The number of people experiencing poverty in Durham Region is increasing. The PRP aims to better understand poverty in Durham Region and create actionable solutions.

Note: There will be engagement opportunities to help inform the PRP and these will be shared publicly when available.

For more information, visit durham.ca/LivingWithLowIncome.

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