In 2019, the latest statistics state that 1,420,510 children in Canada are living in poverty.* Our governments at all levels have taken important steps forward, but in light of this reality, much remains to be done.
"Bread Not Stones" is a critical United Church of Canada initiative to raise awareness and advocate with all levels of government to eradicate child poverty in Canada. The name is taken from Matthew 7:9: "If a child asks for bread, who among us would give that child a stone?"
Children living in poverty and their families deserve:
♥ Affordable housing ♥ Food security ♥ Affordable child care ♥ A living wage
♥ A well-funded national strategy
"Bread Not Stones" is a critical United Church of Canada initiative to raise awareness and advocate with all levels of government to eradicate child poverty in Canada. The name is taken from Matthew 7:9: "If a child asks for bread, who among us would give that child a stone?"
Children living in poverty and their families deserve:
♥ Affordable housing ♥ Food security ♥ Affordable child care ♥ A living wage
♥ A well-funded national strategy
Meet "Dollie". She’s a powerful symbol made of many mismatched scraps and an old, ragged sweater. "Dolls of Hope", the brilliant idea of Carolyn Pogue in Alberta, represent every child living in poverty in Canada. They are presented to politicians and others of influence, who create policy and direct funding. We believe that child poverty in our country can and must be eliminated. Let us hear from you. Contact Linda Woods, Co-chair with Laurel Kenney at : wecanendchildpoverty@gmail.com.
In 2019, we sent to Sesame Workshop, producers of Sesame Street, a very special Doll of Hope, to support their major initiative to offer Hope and Healing to the
2.5 million homeless children in the U.S.A. They have created a number of powerful videos, featuring a Muppet named Lily, who represents a 7 year old girl whose family has lost their home. In their “Connect the Dots” video, the word Heart plays a large part. So, they were happy to receive this Doll of Hope, with her red heart. It’s easy to see why we named her “Sunshine”! She touches hearts and radiates Hope. An invaluable team of caring people created her and pray that “Sunshine” will speak volumes for children in poverty in Canada, the USA and beyond. Click on the link to view Sesame Workshop’s “Connect the Dots” video: https://youtu.be/sB_fJ9BuDmg
2.5 million homeless children in the U.S.A. They have created a number of powerful videos, featuring a Muppet named Lily, who represents a 7 year old girl whose family has lost their home. In their “Connect the Dots” video, the word Heart plays a large part. So, they were happy to receive this Doll of Hope, with her red heart. It’s easy to see why we named her “Sunshine”! She touches hearts and radiates Hope. An invaluable team of caring people created her and pray that “Sunshine” will speak volumes for children in poverty in Canada, the USA and beyond. Click on the link to view Sesame Workshop’s “Connect the Dots” video: https://youtu.be/sB_fJ9BuDmg
Join us. Together we can do it! The children will thank you.
* Campaign 2000: 2018 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Canada.
* Campaign 2000: 2018 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Canada.