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WHY

London urgently needs to address


What we do how
London for All is about long-term
Community-
based strategy
Creating pathways out of poverty by
poverty. Our poverty rates are higher solutions and systems change. ensuring that everyone has the
than provincial and national averages. supports they need to live with dignity
As lead agency, United Way is
More than convening and facilitating the work of:
Poverty is a community issue
62,000 A community experiences poverty
Londoners
60
stakeholder organizations and can’t reach its potential when
coming together to people lack or are denied the
live in poverty. ignite change economic, social, or cultural
That's 1 in 7 of us.

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resources to participate.
individuals identifying with

who
lived experience who are

112
involved as key decision-makers
Recommendations

160+
volunteers addressing:
In London ... from diverse

17%
backgrounds
• Income & Employment
of individuals are • Food Security
living in poverty • Health

24%
• Transportation
of children are • Early Learning & Education
living in poverty
• Changing Mindsets

41%
• Systems Change
of Indigenous peoples
• Homelessness Prevention & Housing
are living in poverty

london for all in action


Establish a Living Wage Reduce transit-related costs for Status of the 112 recommendations
for London people with low income as of May 2018
When determining a Living Wage for a through consideration of
specific community, it is necessary to pricing and subsidy models
consider a wide range of local factors and Still to come Completed
A new income-related bus pass was 31 27
conditions that can affect how earners are
implemented on January 1, 2018. The
able to meet their basic needs.
monthly pass costs $52 and is available
Factors include: for individuals whose income is at or
• Housing and utilities below the low income cut-off (after tax).
• Nutritious food
• Clothing and footwear
• Transportation Increase the number of
• Child care and school-associated fees licensed childcare spaces
• Leisure time, including sports fees, In Progress
534 additional spaces were made available
entertainment and outings 54
in 2017 plus 176 more spaces in 2018/2019.
• Health, dental and vision care
• Other personal costs

London's Living Wage is $15.53/hour


($14.57/hour where the employer provides
a medical insurance plan) unitedwayem.ca/london-for-all

LONDON FOR ALL


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