Advocacy

Lifespin

Telephone: 
(519) 438-8676
Fax: 
(519) 438-7983
About: 
LIFE*SPIN provides information, support and community-based programs to low-income Londoners.

Location

PO BOX 2801 Station A
London, ON N6A 4H4
Canada

Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) - l'Association Canadienne des Sociétés Elizabeth Fry (ACSEF)

Telephone: 
613.238.2422
Fax: 
613.232.7130
About: 

CAEFS is an association of self-governing, community-based Elizabeth Fry Societies that work with and for women and girls in the justice system, particularly those who are, or may be, criminalized. Together, Elizabeth Fry Societies develop and advocate the beliefs, principles and positions that guide CAEFS. The association exists to ensure substantive equality in the delivery and development of services and programs through public education, research, legislative and administrative reform, regionally, nationally and internationally.

L'ACSEF est une association de sociétés autonomes dont la mission est de venir en aide aux femmes confrontées au système de justice pénale ou qui sont susceptibles de faire l'objet d'accusations criminelles ou pénales. Ensemble, les Sociétés Élizabeth Fry déterminent les valeurs et les positions de l'Association et en font la promotion, cherchant à faire reconnaître le droit de ces femmes à un traitement juste et égalitaire dans les services et les programmes qui leurs sont destinés, en sensibilisant le public, par la recherche et en intervenant dans les débats portant sur les réformes administratives et législatives, tant au plan régional que national et international.

Location

701-151 Slater Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3
Canada

Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry

Telephone: 
(306) 352-6386
Fax: 
(306) 352-5866
About: 
The Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry (RAPM) is a social justice agency that operates in downtown Regina. RAPM’s work can be identified in three areas. Individual advocacy, where the needs of individuals in conflict with the system are supported. Public education, where conferences and workshops are combined with academic research to raise awareness within the general public on poverty issues. Systemic advocacy, where deficiencies within the system are identified and addressed by campaigns and presentations to the governing bodies.

Location

2330 Victoria Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 0S6
Canada

Community Advocacy and Legal Centre

Telephone: 
(613) 966-8686
Toll Free: 
1-877-966-8686
Other Telephone: 
TTY (for the Deaf): (613) 966-8714 Toll Free TTY: 1-877-966-8714
Fax: 
(613) 966-6251
About: 
The Community Advocacy & Legal Centre provides access to justice through quality legal services, advocacy and information for people living on a low income or in poverty.

Location

158 George Street, Level 1
Belleville, ON K8N 3H2
Canada

Okanagan Advocacy and Resource Society

Telephone: 
(250) 979-0201
Fax: 
(250) 979-0275
Email: 
oars [at] telus [dot] net
About: 
Operates the Community Mental Health Advocacy Program for individuals with chronic mental illnesses and their families. Most frequent areas of work are: welfare (B.C. Income Assistance), including Persons with Disabilities; tenancy; other income security issues like Canada Pension Plan Disability and other legal information and referral; also referral for community supports.

Location

Kelowna, BC
Canada

Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society

Telephone: 
(604) 596-7722
Fax: 
(604) 596-7721
About: 
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society is a multi-faceted agency that develops innovative programs and creates strong partnerships with other organizations. PICS now provides employment services, health education, counselling programs, youth programs, English language, immigration/settlement services, drug/alcohol counselling, volunteer program, agricultural workers programs and seniors housing. A Seniors Assisted Living Facility is now open and we're also proud to provide services at our Seniors Day Centre for FREE! PICS will continue to be a strong advocate for the multicultural and immigrant community, particularly the South Asian community.

Location

#109 – 12414 – 82nd Avenue
Surrey, BC V3W 3E9
Canada

Yellowknife Women's Centre/The Centre for Northern Families

Telephone: 
867-873-2566
Fax: 
867-873-2676
About: 
The Women's Centre operates a 9-bed emergency shelter for women, youth and children. They provide support, counseling and advocacy.

Location

5610 - 50th (Franklin) Ave.
Yellowknife, NT
Canada

The Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (P.A.T.H.S.)

Telephone: 
306-522-3515
Fax: 
306-522-0830
Email: 
paths [at] sasktel [dot] net

Location

1940 McIntyre Street
Regina, SK S4P 2R3
Canada

PovNet

Fax: 
604-685-7611
Email: 
info [at] povnet [dot] org
About: 
PovNet is an online resource for advocates, people on welfare, and community groups and individuals involved in anti-poverty work. It provides up-to-date information about resources in British Columbia and Canada. PovNet links to current anti-poverty issues and also provides links to other anti-poverty organizations and resources in Canada and internationally.

Location

Vancouver, BC
Canada

Income Security Advocacy Centre

Telephone: 
(416) 597-5820
Toll Free: 
(866) 245-4072
Fax: 
(416) 597-5821
Email: 
isac [at] lao [dot] on [dot] ca
About: 
To work with the community and advocate for and seek legal remedies to address systemic issues and improve income security for people in Ontario.

Location

425 Adelaide Street West 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M5V 3C1
Canada