Communities Ending Poverty Leadership Table
The Communities Ending Poverty (CEP) Leadership Table is a collaborative initiative led by the Social Planning Council of Williams Lake & Area and connected to Tamarack Community’s national CEP network and the Western Canada Leading Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy.
The initiative brings together organizations, service providers, local government, and community members to support long-term poverty reduction and community well-being through collective action and shared learning.
Poverty Reduction
Game Changers
The CEP Leadership Table works collaboratively to identify focus areas and actions that help create meaningful community impact and strengthen long-term poverty reduction efforts across Williams Lake & Area.
Building on the original Thrive Poverty Reduction Strategy and ongoing Revive Thrive work, these collaborative efforts focus on shared learning, systems awareness, community engagement, and strengthening partnerships across sectors.
Current Focus Areas
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Strengthening partnerships that improve access to community supports and services
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Supporting community-driven food security initiatives through the Central Cariboo Community Food Hub
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Encouraging shared learning, collaboration, and systems awareness through community engagement and dialogue
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Supporting pop-ups, forums, and collaborative discussions focused on emerging community needs and priorities
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Strengthening collective impact efforts through the CEP Leadership Table and ongoing partnership development
CEP Leadership Table
The CEP Leadership Table brings together organizations, service providers, local government representatives, and community members who share a commitment to reducing barriers, strengthening collaboration, and supporting long-term community well-being across Williams Lake & Area.
The table supports shared learning, partnership development, systems awareness, and collaborative discussions related to poverty reduction and emerging community priorities.
Currrent Members
BGC Williams Lake
Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy
Cariboo Regional District
Central Cariboo Community Food Hub
City of Williams Lake
Interior Health
Salvation Army
TRU - Williams Lake Campus
Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce
Women's Contact Society
Please note that CEP Leadership Table participation may change over time as community priorities, organizational roles, and availability evolve.
If you are interested in learning more about the CEP Leadership Table, please contact info@wlspc.ca.