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Learn how one couple discovered the benefits of filing taxes and received funds they desperately needed 

Discover how Durham Region's innovative Financial Help Hub is empowering low-income residents through co-produced financial strategies and community collaboration.

A longtime partner of Prosper Canada, SEED Winnipeg focuses on building strong communities and increasing opportunity for people through financial empowerment (FE) programs and services. For over 40 years, their hard work and efforts have been supporting Manitobans living on low levels of income to improve their financial well-being. 

Their commitment to community is highlighted by their partnerships with over 100 organizations in Manitoba. In this spirit of innovation and collaboration, SEED Winnipeg is a key part of building the Financial Wellness in First Nations project and is delivering customized in-person FE services and supports within First Nation communities across Manitoba in partnership with Community Financial Counselling Services (CFCS) for tax filing.

In the heart of Bowmanville, Ontario, the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank stands as a beacon of hope for the community. The food bank helps community members in need, having served 3,200 clients in 2022 and continuing to support 120-150 families each month in 2023. Last year, 36 per cent of their clients were new and were graciously assisted by volunteers who dedicated over 5,000 hours to the cause. The influx of new clients and the hours served by volunteers stands as a testament to the changing times we live in, marked by food insecurity and housing crises that have taken a toll on low-income individuals, sometimes leaving them homeless. St. Vincent de Paul and similar organizations offer support and assistance for those who are struggling.

In a world where personal challenges can often feel insurmountable, Christina Cassar's story stands as a testament to resilience and determination. Christina's path reflects the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity and extend a helping hand to others, even while navigating her own life-altering trials.