This policy report serves as an advocacy tool by highlighting the challenges and difficulties faced by women in accessing safe and affordable housing in Niagara. By describing the methodology and presenting research results, it provides evidence-based insights into the housing issues prevalent among women in the region. By emphasizing critical themes derived from the research findings, the report aims to raise awareness about the specific barriers women encounter in securing housing. Additionally, by offering insights and lessons drawn from the lived experiences of research participants, the report seeks to inform and educate the public, policymakers, and stakeholders about the urgent need for action to address affordable housing inequities in Niagara.

There is an alarming growth in the number of residents in Niagara who are relying on food banks and food programs and this trend does not show any signs of slowing down. In Niagara, charities (the YWCA Niagara Region included) face unprecedented challenges as they cope with a growing number of food-insecure residents. This policy brief addresses the alarming increase in reliance on food banks in Niagara and outlines initiatives to combat food insecurity. It calls for further action at all levels of government to address this pressing issue.