A severe humanitarian crisis grips Afghanistan as international aid reductions leave millions facing hunger. The AP reports on the escalating situation and its devastating impact on vulnerable families.
Inflation, food prices, and interest rates strained Canadian wallets in 2025. Explore five crucial facts about the affordability crisis and its impact.
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
Two single mothers in Surrey reveal how school programs like Wraparound and Adopt-A-School provide essential food and support, as their incomes fall far short of rent and living expenses. A fundraiser aims to raise $25,000.
Economist Bjorn Lomborg argues that 12 targeted projects costing US$35 billion could outperform the UN's $10 trillion Sustainable Development Goals. Discover the data-driven priorities for 2026.
A year after declaring emergencies, cities across Ontario continue to grapple with severe food insecurity. Learn about the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities.
Windsor police and hospital officials announce a $25,000 investment to enhance local mobile mental health crisis response teams. Learn how this funding aims to improve community safety and care.
Mayors across Halton Region are urging the Ontario government to declare a state of emergency to address the intertwined crises of homelessness and addiction. Learn about their urgent call for action.
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
With a provincial affordability fund cancelled, Vancouver's Adopt-A-School campaign is a critical lifeline for families struggling with food and clothing, helping ensure children attend school daily.
Chilliwack resident Jennifer Gore books time off work to volunteer with the Province's Empty Stocking Fund, creating personalized holiday hampers for thousands of children in the Fraser Valley.
As Nova Scotia prepares to raise its minimum wage, an advocate argues a guaranteed basic income is essential to address widespread suffering. Learn about the push for systemic change.
Vancouver's Indigenous education leader David Delorme requests $20,000 from Adopt-A-School to provide emergency support for families, breaking cycles of poverty and trauma to boost student success.
A new report warns Ontario's food banks are overwhelmed by surging demand driven by rising poverty. Learn about the crisis and its impact on communities.
Feed Ontario's 2025 Hunger Report reveals over 1 million people relied on food banks last year, signaling a looming crisis in homelessness, healthcare, and community stability. Immediate action is urged.
The Ottawa Food Bank's 2025 report reveals a 101% surge in visits since 2019. While a testament to community support, its efficiency may be reducing government urgency to tackle poverty directly.
A new national report reveals Canada's affordability crisis is creating a hidden crisis for youth in low-income communities, intensifying academic and mental health challenges.
As the Gazette Christmas Fund launches, we examine the difficult choices Montrealers on low incomes face with a $125 holiday cheque. Discover the real cost of gifts, food, and bills.
Jeremy Kalicum, co-founder of DULF, expresses shock at Health Canada's slow response to the overdose crisis. Read about the fight for a safe drug supply in Vancouver.
Saskatoon faces growing homelessness crisis as numbers jump by 400 to nearly 2,000 residents. City officials declare emergency situation requiring urgent action.
A new interactive installation at Southcentre Mall reveals the hidden struggles of Calgarians facing poverty and the affordability crisis. Discover how you can help this Giving Tuesday.
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus expresses discomfort with Premier Legault linking immigration to homelessness. Read about the political debate over Montreal's housing crisis.
West Island Mission in Montreal reports increasing numbers of poverty-stricken families seeking assistance as food insecurity becomes more severe in the region.
The Winnipeg-Kenora region faces a severe housing deficit exceeding 1,600 units amid soaring rental costs and rising homelessness. Learn how this crisis is impacting communities.
Yale Secondary in Abbotsford struggles to support impoverished students after the B.C. government cut its $20-million student affordability fund. Help is needed.
Oxfam report reveals G20 billionaires could end global poverty with just one year's earnings. Learn how wealth inequality affects poverty solutions worldwide.
A new Calgary study investigates how government policies and benefit programs are impacting Canadians living in poverty. Discover the findings and what they mean for future support.
Halifax charities like Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank are experiencing unprecedented demand while community donations decline. Learn how you can help support vulnerable neighbors.
W.E. Kinvig Elementary in Surrey requests emergency funds as 50 families struggle with food insecurity after provincial funding cuts. Learn how you can help.
BC's recent change to the spousal cap rule for disability support falls short of promised reform, leaving thousands of disabled individuals trapped in poverty and difficult relationships.