1 IN 10 CANADIANS
LIVE IN POVERTY
Poverty impacts each of us, and each city across Canada, in a unique way. Many Canadians living in poverty face difficult decisions about things most of us take for granted. Challenge your perspective on poverty.
Can you MAKE THE MONTH?
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You need to find a place to live. The city has often has higher rent, but lower transportation costs. Rent may be lower in communities throughout the County, but you'll spend more money and time getting around.
You need to find a place to live. The town often has higher rent, but lower transportation costs. Rent may be lower in communities throughout the County, but you'll spend more money and time getting around.
You need to find a place to live. Towns in the County often have higher rent, but lower transportation costs. Rent may be lower in smaller communities, but you'll spend more money and time getting around.
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You made the month, but the rent is due tomorrow
With rent due and overdue bills that need to be paid, the cycle of stress continues.
Sorry, your boss fired you.
Thankfully, this is just a simulation, but for many people in our community, this is a daily reality. Every month there are challenging decisions that need to be made.
Sorry, You did not make the month
Thankfully, this is just a simulation, but for many people in our community, this is a daily reality. Every month there are challenging decisions that need to be made.
Here are a few of the things that happened to you:
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