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Just Act

We Are the Solution to Poverty

Poverty ended for Angie Peters' family in one generation because of the intervention of ordinary people who cared. In this compelling, practical book, she outlines how ordinary people, just like you, can end poverty in one generation. 
Just Act is an inspirational guide for people, businesses and community organizations who are concerned about poverty but feel hopeless about their ability to make any meaningful difference.

 

Built upon the insights of people with lived experience of poverty Just Act answers your questions, provides inspirational true stories, informs about effective initiatives, and addresses barriers to success. It then provides a step-by-step process to develop a comprehensive one-year action plan that can transform lives for generations to come.

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What Others Have to Say About 'Just Act'

“In the face of growing need around us, where do we start? Poverty is complex—but as Angie Peters explains, effective solutions can be simple when caring people act. Grounded in her years of experience... Angie’s model enables caring people to find a cause they care about, come alongside others, and take action to make a difference. Even as a long-time humanitarian worker, I was inspired to rethink my own approaches. We don’t just need ‘experts’ but compassionate citizens who love their neighbours in need.”

Michael Messenger
President and CEO, World Vision Canada

Ready to 'Just Act' ?
Download your action plan

Before you start reading, download your Just Act plan template. It gives you the tools needed to create an action plan, tailored to your experience and your resources.

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About Angie Peters

President & CEO Yonge Street Mission, Author

Angie Peters is an inspiring and collaborative leader in Toronto’s social sector, serving the communities where she grew up. In 2003, she left her executive role in telecommunications to work towards the end of poverty. 

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She founded ZOË Alliance, an international social enterprise, before joining Toronto’s Yonge Street Mission in 2013 as President and CEO. In 2022, she hosted a Poverty Hack-a-Thon that has since birthed a city-wide multi-sector collaboration that is creating trust, action, and momentum to build communities where everyone can thrive.

 

Her book, Just Act, released in May 2024 to wide acclaim, and is already being used by business leaders, faith leaders, community leaders and individuals committed to ending generational poverty together.

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