Mission & Mandate
Mission
The Gravenhurst Against Poverty Mission is to be an inclusive, collaborative, community-based organization which supports people in difficulty by identifying issues and resources and providing timely solutions in the Greater Gravenhurst Area. G.A.P.’s mission has evolved to support the social inclusion and well-being of vulnerable children and youth. There is a strong focus on the development of a Young Adult Centre and Community Hub.
Mandate
The Gravenhurst Against Poverty Mission is to be an inclusive, collaborative, community-based organization which supports people in difficulty by identifying issues and resources and providing timely solutions in the Greater Gravenhurst Area. G.A.P.’s mission has evolved to support the social inclusion and well-being of vulnerable children and youth. There is a strong focus on the development of a Young Adult Centre and Community Hub.
Mandate
- to assist in the reduction of poverty within the greater Gravenhurst community.
- to work in partnership with individuals as well as community, corporate and service-based organizations in a conciliar manner.
- to be a grassroots directed organization which listens deeply and responds to those most affected by poverty.
- to have a particular focus on food service and production at present; but with a long-term goal of creating a community center where a broader scope of poverty related issues may be addressed.
- to facilitate development and establishment of food security programs within Gravenhurst, with a focus on a supplementary food bank.
- coordination of food programs within the town of Gravenhurst boundaries to ensure the needs of the community are met.
- to act as an advocate for poverty issues within the greater Gravenhurst area.
Read more about G.A.P. in our 2020 Annual Report