The United Way’s Elisha Rubacha addresses reporters Tuesday for the release of a new report on “income inadequacy” in the Peterborough region. (Photo: Brett Throop) When Elisha Rubacha was studying at Trent University, she didn’t expect she would have to rely on social assistance after earning her degree.
But as a new graduate, she found herself stringing together minimum wage jobs that didn’t pay enough to cover rent and other essentials. So she applied for Ontario Works, as well.
“There’s not really a choice when you just can’t afford to make rent. You have to do what you have to do,” […]
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