Poverty Hits Hard in City Core
Denise Davy
The Spec
Poverty affects some groups disproportionately and is a major problem in the inner core where many identify lack of food as a chronic issue.
The message delivered by speakers at an anti-poverty conference Tuesday was that many of those who are living in poverty belong to minority racial groups.
“Poverty is the biggest health risk people face,” said Denise Brooks, executive director of the Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre, where the event was held.
Brooks said poverty leaves people vulnerable to physical and mental health problems, such as depression. The centre sees such a high number of impoverished people that it holds a dinner and movie night on the third Friday of every month.
