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Vibrant Communities Saint John was founded in 2004 with support from the Human Development Council, the Urban Core Support Network and Business Community Anti Poverty Initiative, its convener organization. VCSJ:
- Brings together community leaders to share, strategize, and champion a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy
- Provides knowledge and data about poverty to inform community planning;
- Is a voice to government, business, and the community about poverty in Saint John; and
- Encourages coordination and collaboration among individuals living in poverty, community organizations, business and government
Learn more about Vibrant Communities Saint John by visiting the Human Development Council website here.
Getting Out the Vote
Vibrant Communities Saint John is working with Elections New Brunswick and other partners to increase participation of low income voters in the next provincial election. More polling stations, hiring low income residents to work the polls, funding communications materials, community events and barbeques, and engaging low income residents at the door are part of the plans. Look for updates and commentary in the next issue of Around the Block, a community newspaper published for VCSJ’s five priority neighbourhoods. Current and past issues of Around the Block are available here.
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