Dear ___________,
...
I've tried to express to you that
groups dealing with low income and poverty are fine but what support
and strength do their groups have when it comes to improving or
making changes for the better?
I'm writing from the aspect of the
Saskatoon Anti Poverty Coalition where we have about 20 organizations
as well as individuals all with the common aim of reducing poverty in
Saskatoon (and the the province). We are looking for even more people
and groups to join us to make us stronger in both numbers and our
voice against poverty.
Less poverty would make a better
society over all. It is my opinion that the best way to do this is
'en masse' – by getting together as many groups and individuals who
deal with or live with low income / poverty and who share the common
aim to fight poverty. Poverty affects everyone even if some don't want
to admit it - taxes, crime, health costs, life, etc.
By joining together or closely
networking I feel we have a stronger body and voice to fight this
ever present and growing problem.
Poverty Awareness Week is approaching and
I'd like to see a strong cross section representation from within the
city joining us to show those who need to be shown that poverty
affects all and is alive and not dead as some want us to think.
I'm sending a recently put together
hand out explaining Saskatoon Anti Poverty Coalition.
I hope you see fit to join our
coalition - we have approximately 20 organizations plus many
individuals who share / deal with or live poverty and have banded
together to fight poverty.
Another option is to closely network
with us at the coalition. The more people / groups who join together
the stronger we are - the more support - the stronger our voice in
the fight against this society and family crippling threat.
Please feel free to contact me and use
me as your contact with us.
Patrick John Lake
