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Vibrant Abbotsford participants believe that they can reduce poverty. They hold the view that reduced poverty levels can be sustained through the interplay of enlightened attitudes, recognition of commonly held values and improved social networks and policies. Participants’ observations of life in Abbotsford have taught them poverty reduction requires citizens to adopt inclusive attitudes. Residents can recognize where marginalized citizens experience economic, social and civic barriers to participation in the life of the community.
For more information on Vibrant Abbotsford, visit their website here.
Vibrant Abbotsford’s Framework of Change
Rapid population growth, lower than average high school graduation rates and more diversity are some of the strongest challenges to Abbottsford’s social fabric. To address them while reducing poverty, Vibrant Abbottsford has adopted a framework of change that includes work on the assets of individual and households, on increasing community capacity and on changing policies and systems. Read more in this community story from the Caledon Institute.
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