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Core values

- The plan addresses complex societal issues such as mental health, addiction, housing, homelessness, poverty, and systemic discrimination, which are critical for community well-being[1].
- It involves a collaborative approach with various community groups, including police, paramedics, education, healthcare, and social services, to prevent problems and improve safety and health[1].
- The plan aims to create a community where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, access to services, and can meet their basic needs for education, healthcare, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression[1].
- The initiatives under the plan, such as the Niagara Prosperity Initiative (NPI), have been shown to improve the lives of individuals and families by addressing employment, education, social integration, and other critical areas, thereby reducing social and economic costs associated with poverty[3].