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A path to financial security: Danielle's experience in Durham region
26 September 2023
Author: Anitha Thillainathan
In a recent interview with Danielle Thibaudeau from the Commissioner of Social Services’s Office at The
Regional Municipality of Durham
, Prosper Canada delved into the world of financial empowerment and the unique challenges faced by low-income Canadians. Danielle, Policy Advisor in the Strategic Partnerships and Priority Teams within the
Social Services Department
Commissioner's Office, shared her insights into the importance of financial resources, collaborations with non-profits like
Prosper Canada
, and the impact of the
Making the Most of Your Money
resource. The resource is a free online course designed to help individuals and families living with low income learn about money in an accessible way. It was developed by Prosper Canada with the generous financial support from
Ontario Securities Commission
and has been implemented by the Region of Durham to facilitate financial education within its community.
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Advancing reconciliation together: Supporting First Nations communities' financial wellness
18 September 2023
Author: Anitha Thillainathan
Canada's diverse landscape is home to many First Nation communities. Despite the availability of resources, these communities often face neglect in accessing vital financial support. The
Financial Wellness in First Nations project
is attempting to change this reality by bringing together non-profit organizations, community service centres, and Indigenous community organizations in a transformative partnership. This two-year project funded by
IG Wealth Management
aims to embed culturally appropriate financial wellness support in several First Nation communities.
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Unlocking financial freedom through financial literacy
30 March 2023
Author: Anitha Thillainathan
As a society, we often perceive education as a powerful tool that opens a world of opportunities, including a way to overcome financial hardships. Through education, individuals can secure employment and improve their standard of living. While education can serve as a steppingstone towards financial stability, it is important to recognize that without the right resources, it can be difficult to attain financial independence.
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A heartfelt thank you to John Silver upon his retirement
5 December 2022
Author: Ana Fremont
After 18 years as the leader of Community Financial Counselling Services (CFCS) in Winnipeg, Executive Director John Silver, is retiring from a career of outstanding service to the community.
An unwavering force for good, John has led the CFCS team with courage, empathy, determination, and integrity. Under John’s visionary leadership, CFCS enhanced and expanded a range of financial empowerment programs designed to reduce poverty and increase the financial capacity of all Manitobans, all longstanding issues of equity that were only exacerbated during the pandemic.
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Steps to finding the right prescription to tackle food insecuriity
1 June 2022
Author: Allison Meserve
Dr. Meta Van Den Heuvel, a pediatrician at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), learned about financial empowerment, including tax filing and access to benefits services, when previously working on a study about food insecurity. Dr. Van Den Heuvel, and her colleague, Dr. Catherine Birken, received funding from SickKids Foundation to look at food insecurity amongst families with children requiring inpatient hospital care.
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