Raise the Rates

is a coalition of community groups and organisations

concerned with the level of poverty and homelessness in British Columbia.

In 2002, the provincial government cut welfare rates and introduced

arbitrary barriers that keep people in need from getting help.

Since then, homelessness has at least doubled and BC has more people

living below the poverty line than any other province in Canada.

The recent small welfare increases included in the February 2007 Budget

will make little difference to people's lives.

Together we can end poverty! Find out how: