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Rideau Community Health Services

LXCL:Session start: 9:00am (please arrive 15 minutes early)Session end: 4:00pmLocation: Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre (71 Cornelia St W, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1T7) A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

General Admission

Join us for Bridges Out of Poverty, an engaging and thought-provoking learning experience that explores the realities of poverty and the ways economic circumstances can shape people&rsquo;s lives, choices, opportunities, and interactions with services and systems. Using the&nbsp;Bridges Out of Poverty framework, this session will help participants build a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families living with limited resources. Participants will explore the impact of economic class, examine barriers that can make it difficult to move toward greater stability, and consider practical approaches for building stronger relationships and more effective supports within our communities. The session is designed for a broad audience, including healthcare providers, community and social service organizations, educators, government and municipal partners, and members of the community. Whether you work directly with people experiencing poverty or simply want to better understand the issue, this session offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and strengthen our collective capacity to support healthier, more inclusive communities. Registration is required. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided for all participants.

Thank you for registering for the Bridges Out of Poverty education session in Smiths Falls on Monday, November 23, 2026 from 9:00am-4:00pm (<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">71 Cornelia St W, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1T7) We&rsquo;re pleased to have you joining us and look forward to an engaging and informative session. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please ensure to arrive 15 minutes before the session begins. Your registration has been received. Please keep your confirmation email for your records. Additional event details and any important information will be shared with registered participants closer to the event. We look forward to seeing you there! Rideau Community Health Services

Join us for Bridges Out of Poverty, an engaging and thought-provoking learning experience that explores the realities of poverty and the ways economic circumstances can shape people’s lives, choices, opportunities, and interactions with services and systems. Using the Bridges Out of Poverty framework, this session will help participants build a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families living with limited resources. Participants will explore the impact of economic class, examine barriers that can make it difficult to move toward greater stability, and consider practical approaches for building stronger relationships and more effective supports within our communities. The session is designed for a broad audience, including healthcare providers, community and social service organizations, educators, government and municipal partners, and members of the community. Whether you work directly with people experiencing poverty or simply want to better understand the issue, this session offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and strengthen our collective capacity to support healthier, more inclusive communities. Registration is required. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided for all participants.

Rideau Community Health Services

Bridges out of Poverty - Smiths Falls (November 23, 2026)

71 Cornelia St W

General Admission

$90