GW Poverty

Guelph & Wellington Poverty Elimination Collaborative - Our collaborative work advances system and policy change to address the root causes of poverty.

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

We're expecting cold and rainy weather this weekend. Our Weather Response Plan provides locations individuals who are facing homelessness can go to stay warm. Visit our website and share the Weather Response Plans to your community: https://t.co/b21mKQobQi.

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

With cold temperatures this weekend Guelph City Hall's front lobby is opened as a warming centre from 7 p.m. today until 7 a.m. Saturday Feb 7th. Visit https://t.co/b21mKQoJFQ for additional locations. Please share this resource with your community.

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

The City Hall front lobby warming centre will be open this weekend on:

Friday, February 6, from 7 p.m. until Saturday, February 7, at 7 a.m.
Saturday, February 7, from 7 p.m. until Sunday, February 8, at 7 a.m.

List of warming facilities across Guelph: https://t.co/AHyuueFXhi

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

Income supports for people with disabilities fall below the poverty line in every province and territory, even when combined with the new CDB.

Find out more here: https://t.co/Ib5FG3OBtE

@Campaign2000

#EndDisabilityPoverty #DisabilityPovertyReportCard2025

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

Guelph City Hall will be open from 7:00 pm tonight as a warming centre until 7:00 am Friday Jan 30th. Visit https://t.co/b21mKQobQi to view more locations. Please share this resource with your community.

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

❄️City Hall warming centre is open tonight❄️

Our City Hall warming centre will be open tonight starting from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Friday morning. For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph, please visit https://t.co/4qsKzUMWix

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

Starting Tuesday Jan 27th, Royal City Mission's hours are changing. They will be open from 1 pm to 7 pm Monday to Saturday and 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday. Visit https://t.co/b21mKQoJFQ to share this resource with your community.

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

With cold temperatures expected for the rest of this week, Guelph City Hall's front lobby is open as a warming centre from 4 p.m. today until 9 a.m. Sunday Jan 25th. Visit https://t.co/b21mKQobQi for additional locations. Please share this resource with your community.

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

❄️Cold weather update❄️
The City Hall warming centre will be open outside regular business hours, beginning from 4 p.m. tonight, through to Sunday, January 25 at 9 a.m. For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph, please visit https://t.co/sN60IbEQ5K

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

Temperatures are expected to drop tonight. Guelph City Hall's front lobby will be opened as a warming centre until 8:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. Visit https://t.co/b21mKQoJFQ to learn more. Please share this resource with to your community.

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

With falling temperatures and heavy snowfall, being outdoors can be a real hazard. Our Community Cold Weather Response Plans provides information on spaces to stay warm. Visit https://t.co/b21mKQobQi to learn more and share this resource to your community.

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

There have been recent changes in the hours for some locations in Guelph. Please review our Weather Response Plan for the latest information by visiting our website. https://t.co/b21mKQobQi

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

The snow is expected to keep coming down heavily this weekend. Our Weather Response Plan provides locations individuals who are facing homelessness can go to stay warm. Visit our website and share the Weather Response Plans to your community: https://t.co/b21mKQobQi.

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

The province of Ontario wants your input to assess the 2020-2025 Poverty Reduction Strategy and help shape the next strategy. This is your chance to advocate for solutions that address the root causes of poverty.
The deadline is November 30, 2025. https://t.co/qXIGo4wZdN

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

Big news - new name! We're now the Guelph & Wellington Poverty Elimination Collaborative (PEC). Collaboration drives our work to advance system and policy change to address the root causes of poverty. Learn more at https://t.co/428DB7FaJq #WellingtonCounty #Guelph

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

We're expecting the weather to be very cold this weekend. Our Weather Response Plan is for individuals in Guelph and Wellington County who are facing homelessness and looking for a space to stay warm. Visit our website to see more information: https://t.co/b21mKQobQi

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

We've got some exciting news coming on Monday! Stay tuned!
#GWPoverty #EndPoverty #WellingtonCounty #Guelph

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

It's #LivingWageWeek! We're celebrating the 634 certified Ontario employers who commit to paying at least a living wage. Check out the Ontario Living Wage Employer Directory to find certified employers in Guelph-Wellington & across the province: https://t.co/EPZlUFdySW

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

It's #LivingWageWeek! We're celebrating the 37 certified #LivingWage employers across #Guelph & #WellingtonCounty. Paying at least a living wage isn't just good for workers, it supports a strong economy & strengthens our community. Learn more at https://t.co/5GCf33fb6P

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

It's #LivingWageWeek! Guelph-Wellington's updated #LivingWage rate is $23/hr. Costs include: 36.3% for shelter costs, 26.6% for clothing, communications & medical expenses, life & critical illness insurance, 13.7% for food, 12% for child care, & 11.4% for transportation.

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

It's #Livingwageweek! Guelph & Wellington's living wage rate is $23/hour. It's a tool to draw attention to the cost of living in our community and how policy change and paying at least a #livingwage can provide a pathway out of poverty. Learn more at https://t.co/5GCf33fb6P.

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

We are expecting snow and cold temperatures this weekend. Our Cold Weather Response Plan is available for individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Visit our website to share the cold weather response with your community: https://t.co/b21mKQobQi

[GW Poverty @gwpoverty]

We're expecting a heat wave to continue through to Tuesday. Individuals experiencing homelessness can visit one of the cool down locations listed on our Hot Weather Response Plan to stay out of the heat. Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/xwA4zqXRcx