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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, A pr il 4, 20 19 | 32 Poverty is a wicked problem. The complexity and impact of poverty on society is vast and can in- clude many components such as: homelessness, food insecurity, physical and mental health, social isolation, and community safety and well-being. Due to the growing need to address this issue in Hal- ton, as of April 1, the Halton Poverty Roundtable (HPRT) and United Way Halton & Hamilton (UWHH) officially unified these two great organiza- tions, to deliver greater im- pact to local communities, with a goal of eliminating poverty. This opportunity expands a long-standing relationship, with signifi- cant alignment in our mis- sions and mandates, and working together is the best step moving forward to combat poverty in Hal- ton Region. The unification of these organizations will produce a single, more efficient, ef- fective and sustainable or- ganization. The new co- branded Halton Poverty Roundtable and United Way Halton & Hamilton will retain our core values of connect, educate and act, while accessing the bene- fits of a stronger, unified brand. Together, the HPRT will have a bigger platform to expand our ability and continue our trajectory and employ additional re- sources, to increase impact and expose the realities of poverty. It will also allow for a broader strategy in programming and en- hanced knowledge transla- tion. Together, we are looking forward to working more collaboratively, to continue mobilizing people to take action. Sarah Sabihuddin is the senior manager, Com- munity Impact, at United Way Halton & Hamilton. OPINION HPRT, UWHH UNITE IN FIGHT TO END POVERTY OPPORTUNITY EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP, WRITES SARAH SABIHUDDIN SARAH SABIHUDDIN Column SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFP.CA Saturday,April 27th 10am - 5pm one day only! Ontario Science Centre Find the resources you need! free admissionComplementary Caregiver Resource Guide Free on-site massagesregister to avoid the lines atwww.caregivershow.ca Get Help for your loved ones Are you A pArent of A child with speciAl medicAl needs? Sponsor / Exhibitor opportunities available Contact ronit WHite at rwhite@metroland.com or 416-774-2247 BROUGHT TOYOU BY: & contact: Lisa Lamb • 905.877.5236, Ext: 204 llamb@nhgcc.ca • www.nhgcc.caP h o t o c r e d it :j u li e b r o a d b e n t P h o t o g r a P h y The Independent & Free Press is currently working on the 2019 Halton Hills Festivals & Events Guide that will be distributed in May to homes in Halton Hills. If your organization has an event that is taking place between mid-May and December 2019 that you would like included in the guide, please email sharrison@ metroland.com the following info: name of event, date, location, website and a brief description of the event. Get your event included in the 2019 Festivals & Events Guide currently working on the 2019 Halton Hills Festivals & Events Guide that will be distributed in May to homes in Halton Hills. event that is taking place between mid-May and December 2019 that you would like included in the Halton Hills Festivals & Events Guide 2019 DEADLINE FRI. APRIL 5TH