Circles Continues to Stand Up Against Poverty

Sarnia, ON - Lambton Circles was honored to participate in the Poverty Reduction Network of Sarnia-Lambton's Stand Up Against Poverty Rally earlier this month, which is held annually to mark the United Nation’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, promoting awareness of the need to eradicate poverty around the world.

Within in the Lambton County there are over seven thousand individuals living below the Low Income Cut Off, which represents more than 6% of Lambton's population experiencing poverty. Lambton Circles is committed to continuing to work with the Poverty Reduction Network of Sarnia-Lambton to promote awareness of the effects of poverty, as well as assisting those locally who are experiencing it.

Circles Leaders Tamara and Katelyn spoke at the rally, sharing their experiences with the Circles program and how it helped them transition to where they are now in their lives. All speakers and viewers were encouraged to take the Stand Up Against Poverty Pledge and commit to helping in the continued fight to end poverty and inequality.

"The Circles program helps people transition out of poverty by building intentional relationships across the community, identifying barriers that keep people in poverty and implementing innovative solutions to reduce those barriers," said Kim Godin, Circles Coordinator. "We encourage everyone to watch the captivating speakers that participated in this year's rally and to join us in taking the Poverty Pledge."

You can help by getting involved as a Circles® Ally, donating your time to support programs and events, or simply learning more and increasing your own awareness of the effects of poverty in Lambton County by watching the Stand Up Against Poverty Rally online.

To learn more about the Lambton Circles program, visit lambtoncircles.com.

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Please contact:

Kim Godin
Circles Coordinator
County of Lambton
519-344-2062 ext. 2169
Email Kim Godin