Poverty Awareness in York Region

PACC and Make Poverty History YR have been hosting an annual event in Newmarket alongside events held world-wide on Oct 17, International Day for The Eradication of Poverty for the past 5 years - last year those attending helped set a new world record for those standing at one time against poverty. We hope to do even better in 2010!


This growing event would like to grow even more this year by adding information booths, activity area for kids, path-side singers/performers and the inclusion of some native cultural history representation.We also hope to have more talent/art/media displayed this year as well.The event also typically attracts politicians, concerned residents, anti-poverty advocates, those living in poverty and random passersbies!

We would also like to strike up a collaborative committee made up of concerned residents and organizations to help shape the event this year and help plan and execute it.

As PACC receives no government funding we will look to accept donations to help pay our costs and think a donation of a minimum of $50 per booth(payable to P.A.C.C.).is reasonable for those interested to set up a display - considering PACC fights not only for the rights of low incomers but also lobbies for funding directly and indirectly for numerous groups and non-profits. Spots will be made available only to those groups assisting in those lives of people in poverty or marginalized by low income.

Please let us know how you would like to assist!

Tom Pearson
http://www.povertyacc.com/
tpearson61@rogers.com