Mission and vision

At Maytree, we believe that everyone has the right to a life without poverty. Our economic and social systems create poverty when they fail to focus on human dignity. The most enduring way to keep people out of poverty is to reimagine and rebuild our public systems to respect, protect, and fulfill the economic and social rights of every person in Canada.

We work to advance systemic solutions to poverty through a human rights-based approach. Through our work, we support non-profit organizations, their leaders, and the communities they work with to:

• Strengthen community leadership;
• Advance human rights-based policy solutions to poverty; and
• Build a culture of economic and social rights.

Maytree has been dedicated to creating solutions to poverty with our many partners since it was founded in 1982. We listen to the voices of communities to understand their most pressing needs and priorities. We work with governments at all levels because they are central players in creating equity and prosperity. We collaborate with civil society organizations, policy advisors, employers, and major institutions to build strong and vital communities.

Our mission

Maytree is committed to advancing systemic solutions to poverty and strengthening civic communities. We believe the most enduring way to keep people out of poverty is to reimagine and rebuild our public systems to respect, protect, and fulfill the economic and social rights of every person in Canada.

Our vision

A Canada free of poverty where the economic and social rights of everyone are respected, protected, and fulfilled.