Town of Amherst
Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee
Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Time:

4:30 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, Town Hall

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Territorial Acknowledgement

“I would like to acknowledge that our gathering today is taking place in (MEEG-MA-GEE), the traditional, unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people.  I would also like to acknowledge that Nova Scotia has another unique people. These are the Indigenous Blacks of Nova Scotia whose legacy and contributions date back over 400 years predating confederation of this land. We are all treaty people.”

1.2

Approval of Agenda

1.3

Acceptance of Minutes

1.4

Welcome Cynthia Dyke and Mason Byer

Cynthia Dyke and Mason Byer are the newest members of the Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee.

2.

Discussion Items

2.1

Food Network Update - Klooster

2.2

First Time Homebuyer Program - Klooster

2.3

Volunteer Update - Klooster

2.4

Harm Reduction Workshop - Bristol

2.5

Sharps Handling Program - Klooster

2.6

Cornerstone Community Support - Bristol

2.7

ARHS AHEAD Social Justice and Wellness Day - Bristol

2.8

Integrated Youth Services Update - Bristol

3.

Next Meeting Date

4.

Adjournment