tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23948057.post116035118002517431..comments2007-03-22T19:06:14.592-04:00Ben Burdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06372169478978720740ben@eagle.caBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23948057.post-1160490124503012752006-10-10T10:22:00.000-04:002006-10-10T10:22:00.000-04:00Enjoyed seeing your comment on that silly Domino exercise in Port Hope that they think helps to end poverty through cereal.<BR/><BR/>If folks really want to know how to end poverty they should come to the Health Unit next Tuesday, October 17th, at 1:30 pm. The Northumberland Legal Centre and Coalition Against Poverty are co-hosting a session that we hope will light some fires under those who purport to "help" people.<BR/><BR/>The members of NCAP promise an enlightening but hard look at the local charitable programs in our area: the good, the bad, and the ugly, along with an examination of the terrible effects of poor bashing. <BR/><BR/>We hope to have some of the social service providers squirming in their seats when they recognise themselves as part of the problem, and learn how their efforts only postpone the day that low income people get some much deserved justice.<BR/><BR/>Along with this piece, our guest speaker is Sarah Blackstock, Policy Analyst at the Income Advocacy Centre in Toronto. <BR/><BR/>Sarah will provide her analysis of the recently released report from the National Council of Welfare called "Welfare Incomes 2005". This report shows that parents on welfare actually receive less money now than they did when the National Child Benefit was begun. How's that for justice?<BR/><BR/>Our event is free and all are welcome. To register call Deb at (905) 373-4464 or 1 800-850-7882.<BR/><BR/>DJOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com