Our work
Our work follows the three purposes in our constitution. Each one tackles a part of the cycle that keeps families in poverty.
A family that cannot cover food, water, clothing or shelter has no room to plan for anything else. Meeting those needs is the first step out of poverty.
Individuals and families who are in poverty, of low income or otherwise in need.
Constitution, s. 2(a): relief of poverty
Education is one of the surest ways out of poverty, and one of the first things poverty takes away, when children leave school to work or families cannot afford the costs.
Individuals who are in poverty, of low income or otherwise in need. Scholarships, bursaries and programs are open to anyone who meets their criteria.
Constitution, s. 2(b): advancement of education
Poverty harms health, and poor health keeps people poor. Mental health matters as much as physical health: hopelessness and trauma can hold back people who could otherwise rebuild their lives.
People living with mental or physical health conditions, and their immediate family members and caregivers where the support helps prevent or relieve those conditions. Care is always delivered by qualified health professionals or under their supervision.
Constitution, s. 2(c): promotion of health
Help is decided by need, under written rules. Before we give a scholarship, a bursary or any other direct help to a person, our board adopts a written policy that sets who is eligible, how people are selected, how they apply or are nominated, how conflicts of interest are avoided, who approves, and what records are kept.
Bylaws, s. 2.10