Advocacy and Support

PCAP is not a charity or a political party. We don’t work for profit and we have no paid staff. PCAP is a direct action anti-poverty group made up of poor people and their allies. We believe in the power of people to organize themselves in struggle. PCAP mounts campaigns against regressive government policies that affect poor, homeless and working communities. We also provide free advocacy for individuals and families.

People call PCAP when they are under attack, whether it is by their landlord, their boss or the welfare office. We combine normal channels of advocacy with direct action to help individuals and families who are being wronged. We are able to help people claim what is rightfully theirs and get the benefits they are entitled to. People call us because they know that our tactics get results – we fight to win!

We can help with problems related to:

Ø Housing / Eviction / Homelessness
Ø Hydro and Heat Arrears and Cut-offs
Ø Ontario Works (OW)
Ø Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Ø Social Services and Agencies (food banks, shelters, etc.)
Ø Police Brutality, Harassment and Misconduct
Ø Panhandling rights, Safe Streets Act, Municipal tickets
Ø CAS
Ø Other Cases of Poor-bashing

PCAP opposes all systems of violence and oppression that are connected to poverty and works in solidarity with other resistance movements fighting for justice and dignity.

Contact our office if you need advocacy or support. The PCAP office is open Monday to Friday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., and is located at Unit #17 - 393 Water St. We regret that our office is up a flight of stairs. You can also reach us by phone at (705)749-9694 or by email at pcap@riseup.net

If there are important issues affecting you or your community, PCAP can help organize support and take action.

The office has many resources on housing issues, legal rights, welfare and disability.

October General Meeting

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Monthly General Meeting
Wednesday October 10th, 7pm
At the PCAP office (#17 - 393 Water St)
ALL ARE WELCOME
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Our General Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm. We meet at our office at #17 - 393 Water Street.

We can provide childcare and help with transportation if you give us a call ahead of time.

Unfortunately, our office space is not accessible at this time (up a flight of stairs).

General Meetings are a great way to learn more about PCAP and how to get involved. It is your chance to hear about recent and upcoming events and to provide organizers with input and direction.

Anti-Poverty Day of Action Video!

In the run-up to the September 26th Day of Action against poverty, and the October 10th provincial election, Toronto Anti-Poverty (TAP) has just released a video outlining its demands.



If you want to go with PCAP to Queen's Park on September 26th, see below or contact us: pcap@riseup.net or 749-9694

Donate Online to PCAP Today!

Support PCAP and Anti-Poverty Organizing in Peterberough: Donate Online Today - It's Easy!

1) Go To: http://paypal.com

2) Click 'Send Money'

3) Fill Out the Form and Choose CAD for the Currency Option

4) Click 'Continue' and Proceed as Instructed by PAYPAL

5) PAYPAL will automatically send you a receipt