News 1130: Disabled mothers in BC rallying against child support clawbacks
They say the cash comes off their income disability assistance cheques
Social Assistance - Aide Sociale
Halifax Media Co-op: ACORN NS responds to health minister Glavine's comments
ACORN Nova Scotia has released a letter criticizing Minister of Health and Wellness Leo Glavine (MLA of Kings West) for his February article in the Kings County Register. It dares him to try living on income assistance for six months in order to see “how hard it is to pay your regular bills and buy healthy food that will last month to month.”
Chronicle Herald: Glavine should walk a mile in a poor man’s shoes
Posted April 15, 2014
Burnaby Now: It's time to rethink support for vulnerable families
Posted April 15, 2014
Global BC: Single moms fight provincial government over spousal payments
A small group of single mothers on social assistance took their fight with the government to the legislature today. At issue the government’s claw back of spousal payments. The group says the money doesn’t amount to much for the government — but makes all the difference in their lives.
The Tyee: With Disability Clawbacks, 'It's Panic All the Time'
Rachel Goodine is only one single mom hurt by how BC handles social assistance and child support.
Ottawa: Reverse the Cuts!
Ottawa ACORN members are taking action this Friday! Social Assistance is already inadequate, and after the recent social assistance review, members are concerned that the cuts to the Community Start Up and Maintenance benefit are making a bad situation worse. Members will hold an action in front of 370 Catherine St. (Ministry of Social and Community Services branch) on Friday, November 30th at 12PM.
Everyone is welcome to join us - there's power in numbers, so let's get members, friends, family and supporters on the street!
Check out our new short film by the Ottawa ACORN Social Assistance Committee.
