As the campaign progressed and the public forum took place, the community expressed a concern about poverty. The campaign would not have been a success if people living on social assistance were not fully involved as partners from the beginning and throughout the process. Participants indicated that the forum was well organized but too lengthy. The organizers believed that the event would have been more effective if it was more concise. The coalition found that action sparks and increases community interest.
Some people are action-oriented and want to develop the campaigns, materials and events.
Coalition members discovered that taking action on poverty, while daunting, is possible. Public attitudes about poverty changes how local issues are addressed. Fit with Other Activities Table of Contents Best Start Barrie will continue with their anti-poverty work. They make efforts to include people who are most affected by poverty when they develop community initiatives to address poverty. The campaign is over but the information continues to be relevant.