Below, you will find a variety of organizations that work with families experiencing poverty and marginalization. Click on the name of the organization highlighted in blue to get to their website.

POVnet

POVnet is a helpful resource for families experiencing poverty in British Columbia. POVnet provides a forum for discussion and networking among families who are struggling with poverty. The website also provides information and resources on a variety of topics related to poverty, including how to access government assistance and how to find affordable housing. In addition, POVnet offers a directory of service providers who can help families in need.

Canada Child Benefit

Canada Child Benefit provides financial assistance to help cover the costs of raising children. The benefit is based on the family’s income and the number of children, and it is paid out monthly. Some of the factors that the government considers when determining how much to pay for each payment are:

  • the number of children in your care
  • the age of your children
  • your marital status
  • your adjusted family net income (AFNI), as reported in last year’s tax return

Families that are living in poverty often have difficulty making ends meet, and the Child benefit can help them cover the costs of food, clothing, and shelter. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is responsible for delivering the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The payment is made to qualified families on a monthly basis and is exempt from federal income tax because it is used to help pay for the expenses of raising children under the age of eighteen.

British Columbia Government: Family and Social Support

British Columbia Government Family and Social Supports is a helpful resource for families experiencing poverty because it provides families with information about government benefits and programs that can help them make ends meet. The website also includes a searchable database of community resources, such as food banks and financial assistance programs. Additionally, the organization can provide emotional support and guidance to families who are struggling.

Canada Without Poverty

There are many reasons why Canada Without Poverty is a useful resource for families living below the poverty line. The organization provides information and resources on a variety of topics related to poverty, including information on government benefits, financial assistance, and community resources. Additionally, Canada Without Poverty offers support and advocacy services to help families navigate the complex issues surrounding poverty. Finally, the organization also provides training and education opportunities to help families improve their financial literacy and knowledge about how to effectively advocate for themselves.

Kamloops Food Bank

Kamloops Food Bank provides impoverished families and individuals with access to food that they may not otherwise be able to afford. This can help to alleviate some of the financial stress that families are under and allow them to focus on other aspects of their lives. It all began at a church in Kamloops, British Columbia, as a means of helping people cope with the aftermath of the soaring inflation of the early 1980s. The Kamloops Food Bank underwent a major expansion and renovation in 2013.

Campaign 2000

Campaign 2000 provides information and resources on how to make ends meet, how to access government benefits, and how to find affordable housing. It also offers advice on how to deal with debt, how to improve credit scores, and how to build savings. Campaign 2000 poverty because it is a national coalition of over 120 organizations working together to end child and family poverty in Canada. Their main goals are: to increase and safeguard family incomes across Canada so that no child is ever forced to go without basic necessities; Improve the life chances of every child in Canada, help them develop their talents, and prepare them to become responsible adults who can make a positive impact on their community; All children in Canada have the right to safe, affordable, and appropriate housing, and it is our responsibility to make that a reality for them; we need to make it easier for parents to give their kids the best care possible by providing them with the tools they need, including high-quality child care, emotional support, and community-based resources.