Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy
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About the project

In October 2021, staff received Council approval to develop a:

• Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy
• New approach for Niagara Prosperity Initiative investments

A Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy meets the recommendations put forth in the Connecting the Pieces: An Evaluation of the Niagara Prosperity Initiative report by Brock University and the Niagara Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

The development of the strategy and new approach includes consistent engagement of participating parties who have common agendas in eliminating poverty in Niagara.

Benefits

A Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy has many benefits for Niagara residents, service providers and decision makers. A strategy can:

• Establish a better coordinated approach to reduce poverty and avoid duplication
• Improve communication and collaboration between service providers, organizations and decision makers
• Help to better meet the needs of our most vulnerable residents
• Emphasize equity and the unique experience of poverty for different population groups

Community input

Engaging the community throughout the planning process is a critical piece to developing a Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy.

To ensure there are diverse perspectives and experiences informing the plan, staff will meet with residents, individuals with lived experience of poverty, educational institutions, service providers, planning tables and the business community.

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