ABOUT US
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network (NPRN) is a group of residents, businesses and organizations.
NPRN is committed to our vision of a poverty free Niagara. We work diligently with residents, business and organizations to improve the quality of life for all.
NPRN focuses on priority poverty-related issues that directly affect the people of Niagara.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Vision
NPRN’s vision is “All Niagara residents live above the poverty line.” This vision is supported by a mission that encourages “Niagara residents, businesses and organizations working together to improve the quality of life in Niagara.” Five values are entrenched in the work of the Niagara Poverty Reduction Network—Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, Integrity, and Accountable.
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Where
Our work takes place in Niagara and the 12 municipalities within this geographic boundary. All components of the community, including neighbourhoods and special interest groups, are encouraged to participate in the work of NPRN.
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When
The network evolved in 2011 out of a community-based committee that had an interest in guiding a pool of poverty-reduction grants provided by Niagara Region. The network meets five times per year in September, November, January, March and May.
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Why
Poverty is a complex problem with interlocking causes and effects. Solutions must also be comprehensive and preventative. A network, representing all aspects of the community, was formed to begin the work on these solutions.
How We Work
In 2016, NPRN established the following goals to direct its work, with the ultimate direction of increasing our community’s understanding of poverty’s root causes.
Education and Information
NPRN is the leading source of information on issues affecting poverty in Niagara
More residents, businesses and organizations are engaged in taking action to address root causes of poverty
More residents, businesses and organizations are engaged in taking action to address root causes of poverty
Supporting Collaboration
Increase opportunities for collaboration to better address root causes of poverty
Advocacy
Influence decision makers to improve policy, program delivery and resource allocation to reduce poverty
