A new committee is working to reduce poverty in Dauphin and the Parkland.
The intent of the committee is to reduce homelessness, crime, addiction, abuse and other related social issues.
Sharla Griffiths and Councillor Riehl attended the inaugural meeting a few weeks ago.
“It seemed like there were many organizations trying to help many different people. And sometimes it feels like we’re all pulling in the same direction and sometimes it feels like we’re not. Many agencies thought it would be good to get together and find out what each agency is doing.”
Other partners in this committee include Prairie Mountain Health, Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal, Echo Housing, the Dauphin and District Food Bank and others who are personally interested in the initiative.
She says the group is in its infancy and still figuring out an appropriate strategy.
“We want to help people. That’s always our main goal. We want to streamline some services. If there is streamlining to do. But for right now, we’re finding out what’s available. And once we find that out, I think we’ll be able to be more focused on what we want to accomplish.”
In addition to hosting the meeting, the City has identified housing, crime reduction, and safe communities as its priories.
