Some Highlights of Surveys of Homelessness in Calgary Date: May 15, 2002 Definition & Methodology Findings: Year: 1996 1998 2000 2002 Tot. Count: 615.

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Some Highlights of Surveys of Homelessness in Calgary Date: May 15, 2002 Definition & Methodology Findings: Year: Tot. Count: Street Count: In 2002: ( Note – increased shelter capacity of 288) 42 families, incl. 59 children under age 13 & 56 teens age 13 to 17 60% of families were in women’s shelters 38 seniors age 65 & over 84% men Over-rep’n of aboriginals 15%), esp. in street count (over 1/3) Under-rep’n of VisMins 11%) but growing Large increase in number of families.

Homelessness in Edmonton Survey date: Sept. 14, 2000 Total Homeless: 1160 persons (up from 836 in March 1999) incl.: 64 families (with 146 children under age 15) Males: 69% Aboriginals: 40%

Causes of Homelessness Shrinking Supply of Affordable Housing De-institutionalization of Mental Patients Parent Child Conflict & Abuse: Runaways Low Minimum Wage (see next slide)

Current and Planned Minimum Wage Rates in Canadian Provinces ProvinceWageEffective DateRank Nfld. $6.00Nov. 1, N.B.$6.00Aug. 1, Nova Scotia$6.00Oct. 1, P.E.I.$6.25Jan. 1, P.E.I.$6.50Jan. 1, P.E.I.$6.80Jan. 1, Quebec$7.30Feb. 1, Ontario$6.85Jan. 1, Manitoba$6.75April 1, Sask.$6.65Nov. 1, Alberta$5.90Oct. 1, Yukon$7.20Oct. 1, B.C.$8.001

Causes of Homelessness Shrinking Supply of Affordable Housing De-institutionalization of Mental Patients Parent Child Conflict & Abuse: Runaways Low Minimum Wage (see previous slide) Inadequate Income Supports for the Working Poor Social Assistance Cuts (See next slide)

Changes in Social Assistance Benefits in Alberta,

Welfare Income as a Percentage of the Poverty Line, By Family Type, Alberta, 2001 CategoryWelfareWelfare as Benefits% of Poverty Line Single Employable$5,03027% Person With a Disability$7,59640% Single Parent, One Child$11,61949% Couple with 2 Children$18,39552% Source: Canadian Council on Social Development.

The Calgary Interfaith Food Bank Organizational Philosophy All people seeking our help should be treated with compassion, dignity, and understanding. Our clients deserve the highest quality foods that are possible for us to provide. The best way to meet hunger needs is in collaboration with others who share our common purpose. The spirit of volunteerism is our strength and our primary resource. We are accountable to our community for the programs and services we deliver.

Some Facts About The Calgary Interfaith Food Bank One of 615 food banks in Canada Goal:Goal: to provide a nutritionally balanced hamper to feed a family for one week. Availability:Availability: - screening for need - max. of 6 hampers per year - max. of 1 hamper per month Volume in 2000:Volume in 2000: - $10 million in food - $2.5 million in funds - 44,000 hampers for 127,000 people StaffStaff - 65,000 hours of volunteers’ time - 35 full-time staff Quote:Quote: You are all just 1-2 paycheques away from being a Food Bank client

Primary Sources of Income for Clients of Calgary Interfaith Food Bank 39% Wage (Working Poor) 25% Social Assistance 12% None 8% AISH 6% Other 4% EI 3% Pension 2% Student Finance 1% WCB