Read about First Call's current projects and contact us to join our Economic Equality e-mail list and sign up for our Weekly Announcements to receive the latest information on advocacy issues, research, and upcoming events.

Learn more by visiting some of our coalition partners web sites:

• Visit Social Planning and Research Council of BC
• Visit Federated Anti-Poverty Groups
• View a complete list of our coalition partners.
• Visit www.growinggap.ca
• Visit www.campaign2000.ca
• Visit www.makepovertyhistory.ca

First Call is a member of the Raise the Rates Coalition and a community partner in the Economic Security Project, two projects that support increased economic equality. 


Write letters to your MLA, your MP and other municipal officials about child and youth issues. Handwritten letters get the most attention, but any letters you write or sign should include a request for a response.

Become part of the First Call movement by endorsing the First Call Four Keys to Success for children and youth and making a commitment to keep current with the key issues affecting children and youth in the various sectors of health, education, recreation, criminal justice, social services and community and family living; raise awareness of these issues; and mobilize your community to join the First Call Coalition.

• Joining a local coalition or provincial organization.
• Assisting a provincial working group.
• Making a financial donation to First Call.
• Volunteering with First Call or one of its partners.