There are 12 local municipalities located in the Niagara Region. There
are many individuals and family members who unfortunately live in poverty in
Niagara. This has a major impact on the community. It affects the individual’s
stability and safety, their family mobility, community health and limited
choices (Niagara Region, 2006). There are income and employment programs
offered. In addition to these programs, there are support social group programs
and services for the community.
The income
in the Niagara Region is slightly lower than the Canadian Median (Niagara
Region, 2006). The unemployment rate was also lower (Niagara Region, 2006).
There are many initiative projects that are in the Niagara Region. There are self-employment
programs, hostels and homelessness prevention, Ontario
child benefit, emergency assistance and support
for immigrants to come to Niagara.
The six YMCA
membership offered in the Niagara Region continues to grow. They are located in
St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Grimbsy and Port Colborne. The
YMCA’s that were placed in these areas are solely for the individuals and their
families to a have a place of leisure. The YMCA has come into a low income
housing region and is there to support the community.
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| Photograph 11 |
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| Photograph 12 |
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