Isabella Gamk

My name is Isabella Gamk and I am a disabled transwoman and the founder of POOF Protecting ODSP OW Funding. I have 2 emotional support Chihuahuas, Sparkle and Glisten and although I can walk a bit I mostly use an electric wheelchair for quality of life purposes and so that I can participate in programs and in-person meetings and do protests, etc. I like music and used to love to dance. I also love to create art and write poetry. I am an Activist and Advocate who fights against Poverty and Homelessness. I started POOF Protecting ODSP OW Funding on September 15th, 2018 to specifically demand that ODSP and OW Benefits be doubled or increased by 100%. Since then our demands have changed a few times.

I am a long-time resident of Toronto and currently on ODSP Benefits and live in the Broadview Ave and Danforth Ave area in a Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation building. I was born in Scarborough General Hospital and have lived in many areas of Toronto over the years. I do have a drivers license but now prefer to use the TTC since I can no longer afford to drive a vehicle.