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Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) is a convening organization that brings together individuals concerned about poverty and its effects, and is committed to developing and implementing long-term strategies to address the root causes of poverty in our community. Partners include Calgarians living on low incomes and representatives from government, business, labour, faith communities, non-profit organizations, health and education.
We are active members in a Pan-Canadian Learning Community convened and supported by Tamarack - An Institute for Community Engagement, Caledon Institute of Social Policy, and The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation. This national network provides a process and a working environment where diverse community leaders from communities across Canada work together to share ideas, practices and policies that strengthen their community-based poverty reduction initiatives.
Read about Vibrant Communities Calgary's input to the Fair Calgary Public Consultation process, and our rhubarb jam recipe for social change!
Click here to read our Summer 2008 Newsletter.
The City of Calgary is a leader in poverty reduction work. on April 28, 2008, Council voted “yes”, directing Administration to develop a range of Living Wage policy options and financial impacts, and to report back no later than January 2009. Stakeholders in the community look forward to working with the City to develop the policy.
This publication aims to motivate and encourage Calgary businesses to create vibrant workplaces that benefit both employees and employers. Click here for a PDF version of the guide or Click here to learn where to find your free copy of the guide.
How does the reduced rate low income transit pass impact on user's lives? Almost all respondents state that their lives are better with the Pass (97%). Click here to read the report.
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