The Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction was first convened by the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Community Foundation in 2005 to focus community attention on growing problems with income distribution and economic opportunity in Hamilton. The growing level of individual poverty was a concern for how it was impacting on the entire community The Roundtable brought together business and government leaders, not for profit community groups, service providers and advocates.
Tackling Child and Youth Poverty in Hamilton
A Community Solution Symposium
More than 24,000 reasons to act!
One in five children in Hamilton is living in poverty.
A new report from the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton finds that Hamilton’s child poverty rate has doubled since the pandemic, reaching 21.1% in 2023, representing more than 24,000 children. The rate is now higher than both the Ontario and Canadian averages.
Behind those numbers are children, young people and families dealing with the everyday consequences of inadequate income, rising housing costs, food insecurity and barriers to opportunity.
On Wednesday, October 14, we’re bringing the community together to talk about what we can do about it.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
4:00–7:00 p.m.
Hamilton Public Library, Central Branch (Main Floor Auditorium, 55 York Boulevard)
Food and refreshments will be provided.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tackling-child-and-youth-poverty-in-hamilton-tickets-1999703291375?aff=oddtdtcreator
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