Bard directors want to see more specific details
Many need support with managing housing, transportation, food, health, and recreation
15% of the Central Okanagan population currently live in poverty
During this season of giving and generosity, many people are in need
OKIB focusing on food security, Osoyoos hosting community well-being sessions
The funding will go toward local vulnerable children to have access to programs at the YMCA
Survey results will be used to help reduce poverty and increase wellness
Concerns raised about short timeline and condition of municipally-owned building
Policy ideas now seek public input
Temporary facility would occupy former youth centre location
Indigenous children experienced higher than average rates of child poverty
Latest figures available show 1,630 children in Columbia Shuswap Regional District living in poverty
The child poverty rate of 8.2 per cent however is little changed from 2017
Although number of children in poverty in city has decreased slightly, still more than 600
A BC Child Poverty Report Card states that one in six children live in poverty