About ACORN Canada
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- Published on 22 July 2009
ACORN Canada is an independent national organization of low and moderate income families.
With 40,000+ members organized into 20+ neighbourhood chapters in 7 cities across Canada we've been organizing to win a Canada where low and moderate income families have their voices heard and their power felt since 2004.
We believe that transforming the conditions that adversely affect millions of Canadians can best be achieved with a national active membership who are deeply invested in their organization and focused on lasting socio-economic change.
Frequently Asked Question
How are your campaigns decided?
ACORN Canada’s organic organizing process allows community based chapters to identify local concerns and run campaigns on neighbourhood issues. Each of the neighbourhood chapters elects a leadership that sit on one of our city wide boards; this body identifies and plans city-wide campaigns. Each city-wide board elects members to the national board to sets our national agenda.
What makes ACORN Canada different than an advocacy organization?
Whereas Canada has many great and successful advocacy organizations, ACORN Canada provides something different, a membership based organization of low income families. We are based on more of what you could call ‘community unionism’ than an advocacy approach.
How is ACORN Canada funded?
ACORN Canada is primarily funded by our membership through member dues. We also receive some foundation grants, labour union funding, and support from individual donors.
How does ACORN Canada relate to ACORN International and countries like India, Peru and Mexico that have “ACORN” offices?
ACORN Canada is a member of ACORN International, an international federation of organizations that utilize ACORN-style community organizing to build democratic organizations of low and moderate income families.
How does ACORN Canada relate to ACORN in the United States?
ACORN Canada is an independent national organization in Canada, but we draw on the proud history and tradition of ACORN USA.
