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, at this time we can only accept cash or cheques which can either be dropped off at 509 Hanson Street or mailed to:
Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition
PO Box 31230 - RPO Main Street
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5P7
