| Issue | Systemic Change (Individual & Community) | Systemic Change (Advocacy) |
| Access to Education & Training | Ozanam Education Fund and other funding sources
Seeds of Hope program
| Advocate for better access to education for those in need |
| Youth Unemployment | Networking for job opportunities for those in need
Arrange for coaching & training for new jobs
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| Finanial Skills & Assistance | Budgeting training, Tax prep assistance
Small loans (Vinnie Wallet)
Arrange for basic finacial training | Advocate for financial training in schools |
| Homelessness | Arrange for immediate shelter
Provide assistance in finding a home
| Advocate for more affordable homes |
| Coping with Mental illness | Be Aware of the need & resources available
Coach for getting help where possible
| Advocate for better support systems for those with mental illness |
| Access to adequate Health care | Be aware of Health care Resources available
Be an advocate to help deal with the processes
| Advocate for better Health care for those living in poverty |
| Lack of adequate Dental care | Be aware of the low cost resources available
Arrange for help where possible
| Advocate for broader coverage in the health care system |
| Access to Basic Transportation | Be aware of local alternatives & resources
Arrange for key transportation coverage
| Advocate for better systems for those in need |
| Seniors Poverty issues | Be aware of specific local issues & resources
Be an advocate for immediate & long term help
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| Aboriginal Poverty issues | Look for local solutions for individuals
Become familiar with the local community issues
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| Single Parent poverty issues | Become familiar with local support resources eg. Incite
Look for ways to remove the barriers out of poverty
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| Access to the Justice system | Become familiar with the barriers & solutions
Provide contacts as appropriate
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| Prison issues | Be involved with the Prison Ministry
Help with re-establishment in the community for returning citizens
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| Migrant Worker issues | Provide financial & cultural assitance
Provide migrant worker outreach programs
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| Drug and Alcohol Abuse | Provide resources and contacts for help
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| Low parenting skills | Provide resources & contacts for help & training
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| Domestic Violence issues | Provide resources and contacts for help
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