The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network (NPRN), which is a collective of over 30 agencies and individuals working to wipe out poverty in Niagara through education, collaboration, and advocacy to address poverty’s root causes, welcomes new leadership starting in 2020. Aidan Johnson will become the Chair of NPRN, while Jennifer Gauthier steps into the role of Vice-Chair.Aidan Johnson is the...Read More
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Landlord Web Solutions has become a certified living wage employer at the Champion level.
Landlord Web Solutions (LWS) is a leading provider of marketing solutions for the multifamily industry in North America. From an ambitious team of six to more than 40 employees spread between two offices, LWS has spent the last nine years...Read More
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that One Earth has become a certified living wage employer at the Champion level.
They currently employ two full time and two part time staff.
“We are honoured and humbled to join a growing group of like-minded employers that understand the value of investing in people. As part of our Corporate Values, we have worked with and paid a...Read More
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Con Gusto Artisan Bakery has become a certified living wage employer at the Champion level.
Since first opening its doors in 2006, Con Gusto has earned a reputation as a go-to source for premium-quality artisanal breads, pastries and traditional Italian baking in Niagara. Based in St. Catharines, they currently employ six...Read More
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Centennial Construction and Contracting (Niagara) Inc. has become a certified living wage employer at the Champion level.
Centennial Construction is now a second generation family run business that was established in 1992. Originally just homebuilders, they eventually expanded into foundations, site servicing, concrete, and...Read More
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Niagara Sexual Assault Centre has become a certified living wage employer at the Champion level.
The Niagara Sexual Assault Centre provides counselling and other support services to survivors of child sexual abuse, incest and sexual assault, as well as educational programs in schools and for community groups. The centre was...Read More
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that ClaraDerma+ has become a certified living wage employer at the Champion level. ClaraDerma+ is a medical aesthetics clinic dedicated to helping patients address their skin needs using a variety of preventative measures, corrective treatments and patient education. They are based in St. Catharines and currently employ five full...Read More
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Modern Landfill Inc. has become a certified living wage employer at the Champion level.
Steve Washuta started his original business, Modern Disposal Services, Inc. in 1964 with a single truck, and the enterprise has grown into a privately held, multi-divisional company with operations in Canada, as well as the United States....Read More
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Gillian’s Place has become a certified living wage employer at the Champion level.
As one of Ontario’s first shelters for abused women and children, Gillian’s Place has grown to provide services throughout North and West Niagara. With the 34 bed shelter and two office locations, Gillian’s Place provides safe refuge and...Read More
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Gales Gas Bar Limited has become a certified living wage employer at the Supporter level. This means that all of their full time staff are currently paid at least Niagara’s calculated living wage of $17.99/hour and they have committed to begin implementing a plan to work towards paying all part time employees a living wage....Read More