Durham Region investing in local organizations to help reduce poverty

Durham Region investing in local organizations to help reduce poverty

Durham Regional Council has approved nearly $500,000 in funding to a number of non-profit organizations. The charities chosen help reduce poverty, address so

Durham grants up to $500k to help fight rise in poverty

Durham Regional Council has approved nearly $500,000 in funding for local non-profit organizations to help combat the rise in poverty, address social inequalities, promote wellness and support communities to thrive. The announcement comes at a time when the latest data shows at least 1,871 people are experiencing homelessness in Durham, according to Chair of Region’s Health and Social Services Committee and Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy. This numbe…