Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation

Government of New Brunswick

COVID-19
Helping vulnerable New Brunswickers and preparing for the new normal.

TRANSPORTATION

Since March 16, 2020, ESIC, the Community Inclusion Networks (CINs) and their partners have quickly and effectively developed and implemented community volunteer transportation services supported by rigorous safety protocols for the riders and the drivers.

Number of rides (Medical, Grocery, Pharmacy, Training, Work, COVID-19, etc.) - 22,724

Number of volunteers - 169

Number of participants - 1,833

Number of volunteer-hours - 6,476

To find a transortation service near your community, please consult this list:

Transportation Services in NB

FOOD SECURITY

ESIC and the 12 Community Inclusion Networks (CINs) are currently gathering information on food security across New Brunswick. This information is shared with the Department of Social Development and other stakeholders.

The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation was created to develop, oversee, coordinate and implement initiatives to reduce poverty and assist thousands of New Brunswickers to become more self-sufficient.

The co-chairs and president are members of a board of directors representing government; business; community non-profit organizations; and persons having experienced poverty.

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05 March 2020

Poverty reduction plan unveiled

The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation presented today Overcoming Poverty Together 3: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan.
29 August 2019

New Brunswicker named chair of National Advisory Council on Poverty

Scott MacAfee, co-ordinator of the community inclusion networks at the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation, was recently appointed chairperson of the National Advisory Council on Poverty.
10 May 2019

Public engagement process concludes for renewed poverty reduction plan

More than 2,300 people participated in the public engagement process that took place during February, March and April to renew Overcoming Poverty Together: the New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion ...

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