SPT & The Alliance for a Poverty-Free Toronto Release 44 “Action on Poverty” Ward Profiles

Posted on 06. Jun, 2012 by Jeremy in SPT News

The Alliance for a Poverty -Free Toronto and Social Planning Toronto have released a series of 44 “Action on Poverty” profiles – one for each ward in the City of Toronto.  These profiles provide basic information about the numbers and demographics of individuals living in poverty in Toronto, as well as comparisons with the city-wide statistics for the same indicators.

This statistical information is coupled with an example of a locally based initiative that is challenging poverty in each ward – local residents and organizations taking “Action on Poverty.”

Taken together, these 44 profiles present a detailed picture of the face of poverty across our city, along with a compelling portrait of the many ways in which Torontonians are coming together to respond to this critical issue.

We have chosen June 7th as the day for the release of these profiles as it is “Destitution Day.”  We have calculated the day of the year on which an individual, living at the poverty line in Toronto, and receiving Ontario Works, would run out of money for the year.   We know that social assistance rates are set by the Province, but we hope to make the point that every order of government has a role to play in the alleviation – and elimination – of poverty in our city.  The Alliance for a Poverty-Free Toronto is working to obtain a commitment from City Council to develop a poverty reduction strategy for the city – a commitment already supported by many Councillors.

Action on Poverty City Ward Profiles:

• Action on Poverty Profile – City of Toronto.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 1.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 2.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 3.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 4.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 5.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 6.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 7.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 8.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 9.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 10.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 11.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 12.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 13.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 14.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 15.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 16.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 17.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 18.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 19.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 20.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 21.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 22.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 23.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 24.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 25.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 26.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 27.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 28.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 29.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 30.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 31.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 32.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 33.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 34.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 35.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 36.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 37.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 38.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 39.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 40.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 41.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 42.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 43.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Ward 44.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Destitution Day Information.pdf
• Action on Poverty Profile – Methodology.pdf

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