Our Work

Safe, affordable, decent housing can be out of reach for individuals and families living on a low income. The Affordable Housing Priority Table is working to identify key issues related to access and availability of affordable housing in Niagara, and advocate for improvements across the housing continuum.

The Health Equity Priority Table has recently completed work with the Health Equity through Advocacy, Research and Theatre (HEART) Project. Currently the Priority Table is shifting focus towards long-term care and home care for older adults, especially in connection with the recent developments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The NPRN Marketing & Communications Priority Table helps to promote the work of NPRN across the community, and to educate and advocate about key issues related to poverty. We are currently working on social media campaigns, community events, and engaging individuals with lived experience to help NPRN educate community and advocate for change across Niagara.

The Social Assistance Priority Table is focused on ongoing changes occurring within the Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), as well as other government income / financial programs, and developing strategies to advocate for better solutions in the development and administration of these programs.