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Growing our team: Welcoming new hires
22 November 2023
Prosper Canada is pleased to announce that our team has recently expanded with the addition of two new hires. We are excited to share our new team members with you.Kavita Ramkumar  We are pleased to introduce Kavita who has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Finance and Administration. In this role, Kavita is responsible for all financial functions inc...
Canadians need help now to navigate the ballooning affordability crisis
22 November 2023
Susanna* is the sole breadwinner in her family but has been ill and unable to work. With few paid sick days, the resulting drop in her earnings has left her without enough money to cover her family’s expenses in the face of rapidly rising costs for food and other necessities. As a result, she has fallen behind on her rent and turned to payday and other high-interest lo...
Financial Help Project
22 November 2023
In April, we released the report Missing for those who need it most: Canada’s financial help gap, which details the relative lack of affordable, appropriate and trustworthy financial help available to people living on low incomes.   Through research and key informant interviews with government, private companies and community financial service providers, we learn...

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From filling plates to filing taxes: St. Vincent de Paul 's mission of financial empowerment
22 November 2023
Author: Anitha Thillainathan
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,...
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