Make a Difference

Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition

It takes a community to end poverty and homelessness. There can be no “them” and “us”. The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition believes that by bringing the community together and building partnerships with individuals, governments, and the private and the non-profit sector, we can build a healthier, more accepting society. We can take real action to directly and positively affect the lives of everyone in our community.

There are lots of ways you can make a difference!

  • Become informed. Learn about homelessness, poverty, and issues of social exclusion.
  • Respect homeless people as individuals and respond with kindness. Make eye contact and say hello.
  • Support businesses that sponsor anti-poverty initiatives.
  • Donate goods and services through your business – call YAPC (334 9317) for ideas.
  • Speak to the Volunteer Manager at Volunteer Yukon (456 4304) about a volunteer role for you.
  • Ask governments to provide incentives that stimulate construction of more affordable housing.
  • Support government decisions that improve housing in Whitehorse.
  • Challenge your friends, family and colleagues to get involved and support anti-poverty actions.
  • OR contact YAPC for more ideas (334 9317).

 

To make a donation to the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition, cash or cheques can be dropped off at 509 Hanson Street or mailed to:

Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition

PO Box 31230 - RPO Main Street

Whitehorse, YT  Y1A 5P7       

(We are not able to accept e-transfers at this time)