Poverty Awareness in York Region

For Immediate Release: Oct 10 2007


Event location: Fairy Lake Park (Eagle/ Water Sts) Newmarket Ont Canada

The International Day For The Eradication of Poverty Needs You!

York Region - Stand-up and be counted against poverty in a world record of support

Oct 17 is (recognized by The U.N. as) The International Day For The Eradication of Poverty also known as the World Day To End Extreme Poverty. This day is marked by events held around the world annually by poverty groups, and was started to give a voice to those living in poverty. Extreme poverty is a global issue that even Canada is not immune to, with close to a million children now living in poverty and growing - 44% living in Ontario!

PACC (York Region) hosts a friendly gathering at Newmarket’ s Fairy Lake Park from 4 – 7:30 PM and in addition to guest speakers and performers, offer a stage and microphone to those who would like to speak/sing out against poverty. The event features guest speakers such as those living in poverty, politicians, advocates for the poor, religious leaders, musicians and many others and encourages constructive engagement between attendees. Some time will also be set aside for victims of poverty to speak, and for “Plug N Play” Musicians / Rappers - however themes specific to poverty awareness and performers playing mostly original material will be given 1st priority. Expect a soothing opening ambience, with percussion-like background music overlaid with conversing attendees and followed by (see itinerary) dynamic speakers, thrilling announcements of new programs for kids, and more entertainment still! See Itinerary and Ent-release for further details.

The event is part of the Make Poverty History and United Nation’s Millennium 2000 Campaigns’ official “stand–up and be counted” number, which will be added to the totals from events world-wide in order to assist to break the Guinness Book of Records (must be counted at 5 PM) which the event helped set last year - with 23.5 million people standing at once world-wide!!

Free hot meals, refreshments, fresh produce and other vouchers, will be available. Donations on-site will be split between PACC and “Make Poverty History” campaign. www.povertyacc.com for more and email info.