Dispatch: Certified Living Wage Employer
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Dispatch has become a certified living wage employer. Opened in March 2019 by Chef Adam Hynam-Smith and Tamara Jensen, Dispatch is a 40-seat fine dining restaurant located in downtown St. Catharines. They currently employ six full time and four part time staff. Dispatch is part of a growing movement to empower hospitality teams...Read More
Beechwood Doughnuts: Certified Living Wage Employer
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Beechwood Doughnuts has become a certified living wage employer. Beechwood Doughnuts is Niagara’s first and only 100% vegan doughnut shop. Located in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines, Beechwood Doughnuts has proven that plant-based foods can be just as delicious as they are compassionate. They currently employ 10 full...Read More
John Howard Society of Niagara: Certified Living Wage Employer
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that the John Howard Society of Niagara has become a certified Living Wage Employer. The John Howard Society of Niagara is a non-profit organization committed to the development and delivery of programs that reduce the social, economic and personal costs of crime. It provides community-based programs and services to adults and youth...Read More
Person Centered Care: Certified Living Wage Employer
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Person Centered Care (PCC) has become Niagara’s tenth certified Living Wage Employer. Person Centered Care is a private agency that was founded in 2016 by Alyshia Meredith. Their Life Skills Coaches are trained to support people of all ages with vulnerabilities such as developmental disabilities, mental health, dual diagnosis,...Read More
Niagara Pallet: Certified Living Wage Employer
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that Niagara Pallet has become Niagara’s 9th certified Living Wage Employer. Niagara Pallet started in 1993 and is owned by the Vrugteveen family. They are a leading manufacturer, seller and recycler of pallets and shipping materials. Their Smithville-based operations are housed in a 23,000 square foot building with an 18,000 square...Read More
Iron Will Raw: Certified Living Wage Employer
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network is pleased to announce that St. Catharines-based Iron Will Raw Inc. has become Niagara’s 8th certified Living Wage Employer. Iron Will Raw Inc.TM was purchased in June 2013 by Matt Bonanno. For many years Matt had worked with and trained protection and police dogs. His experience and love for these canine athletes lead to his recognition of the need for...Read More
PenFinancial: Certified Living Wage Employer
We are very proud to announce that PenFinancial is a Certified Living Wage Employer. Read More
