2. Some Highlights of Surveys of Homelessness in Calgary Date: May 12, 2004 Definition & Methodology Findings: Year: 1994 1998 2000 2002 2004 Tot. Count:461 988 1296 1737 2597 Street Count:41 38 168 117 127 In 2004:( NB – increased shelter capacity of 288 in ‘02) 104 families, incl. 145 children under age 13 and 73 teens age 13 to 17 2% (N=53) were seniors age 65 & over 77% men (women = 23% vs 16% in 2002) Over-rep’n of aboriginals (@ 15%), esp. in street count (41%) Under-rep’n of OtherVis Mins (@ 8%) Large increase in number of families for second census in a row (2002 = 42 families)

3. Homelessness in Edmonton Survey date: Oct. 23, 2002 Total Homeless: 1915 persons (up from 836 in March 1999) incl.: 118 families (involving 267 children under age 15), up from 64 families in 2002 (with 146 children under age 15) Males: 67% (excl. children in families) Aboriginals: 43% Other Visible Minorities: 14%

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

5. Current and Planned Minimum Wage Rates in Canadian Provinces ProvinceWageEffective DateRank Nfld. $6.00Nov. 1, 20029 N.B.$6.00Aug. 1, 20029 Nova Scotia$6.00Oct. 1, 20029 P.E.I.$6.25Jan. 1, 20037 P.E.I.$6.50Jan. 1, 2004-- P.E.I.$6.80Jan. 1, 2005 -- Quebec$7.30Feb. 1, 20032 Ontario$6.85Jan. 1, 19954 Manitoba$6.75April 1, 20035 Sask.$6.65Nov. 1, 20026 Alberta$5.90Oct. 1, 199911 Yukon$7.20Oct. 1, 19983 B.C.$8.001

6. 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)

7. Changes in Social Assistance Benefits in Alberta, 1986-2001

8. 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. www.ccsd.ca/factsheets/fs_ncwp101.htm

9. 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.

10. Some Facts About The Calgary Interfaith Food Bank (Click here for Annual Rpt) (Click here for Annual Rpt) One of 615 food banks in Canada, incl. 235 mbrs of Cdn Assocn of Food Banks 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 Volume in 2002-03 Fiscal Year:Volume in 2002-03 Fiscal Year: - $13.5 million in food - $3.1 million in funds - 54,632 hampers for 137,715 people StaffStaff- 60-80 volunteers per day - 29 full-time staff MythsMyths ( Click here, then on "Myths" button)( Click here, then on "Myths" button) Quote:Quote: You are all just 1-2 paycheques away from being a Food Bank client

11. 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

12. Other Food Banks in Alberta Click here, then on Alberta for a list of 39 Alberta food banks that are members of the Canadian Association of Food BanksClick here