By Sheldon Spackman

CAPRA launches survey for your thoughts on poverty in Red Deer

Mar 16, 2018 | 2:26 PM

The Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance in Red Deer is asking for your help in improving and developing strategies around poverty prevention and reduction in our community.

As a result, members of CAPRA have been working with the RDC Psychology department to create and disseminate a Poverty Awareness Survey.

Officials say this work began before funding was received to conduct a Needs Assessment. It’s believed responses received through the online survey will help inform how CAPRA’s Needs Assessment will be developed.

It’s also felt the survey will assist CAPRA understand the views and opinions about poverty in Red Deer.

The Poverty Awareness Survey takes between 15 – 20 minutes to complete, with the deadline to participate being March 20.

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Results will be shared by Melissa Hillman at the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance meeting on April 18.