Accessing Help in Calgary:
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ACCESSING HELP IN CALGARY:
Social service agencies
Proof of Income and ID Bank statement Pay stub SDG Learner Benefits Notice of Assessment
Notice of Assessment
Income Tax All Canadians do their taxes every year
You can get in trouble with the government if you don’t file your taxes
Immigrant Services Calgary can help fill out the form
Conditions Usually need id REFERRAL is from a counselor or advisor Proof of income
What kinds of things do we need help with?
Budget Think about how much money you bring
in and how much money you spend every month.
Are you having trouble buying what you need?
How can you spend less so you will have more money?
Talk with your table.
Food Shopping tips
Look in flyers for sales
Compare prices
Don’t eat out – very expensive!
What other ways can you save money on food?
Food Bank Should only be emergency, Not every month
Need id for every person in your family
You can go three times a year on your own
You can go seven times a year with a referral total
Calgary Housing Company Works best for single mothers with
children Gives housing with a lower rent There is a waiting list CIWA and CCIS can help with paperwork Cooperative Housing people together run building, buy a share/deposit
Clothing Saving money on clothing is the easiest
way to save money
Where do you shop for clothes? Talk with your table.
Have you ever bought used clothing?
Consignment Stores Clothing is used and cheaper
Sometimes really nice clothes but you have to look, like dresses
Used clothing eg. Value Village Good for children’s clothes because they
grow so quickly
Salvation Army Project Warm – winter clothing, coats
for kids, Ashley can help, ELL office 645N, no proof of income but may be a wait
Conditions Need proof of income & expenses for last 30 days Proof of expenses They also give vouchers to shop For clothing
WALK IN CLOSEThttps://www.car2go.com/en/austin/
Medical and Dental AB Child Benefit – medical coverage for
children under 18 years old
Low income dentist
Reduced fee dental
Health Link
DAYCAREhttp://
www.albertahealthservices.ca/223.asp
CAR TO GOhttps://www.car2go.com/en/austin/
Saving Money What are other ways to save money?
Do you save money now?
Why would you want to save money?
Have you ever had an unexpected expense that you couldn’t pay for?
Have you ever had an emergency that you needed money now?
What would you like to buy in the future?
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GETTING HELP
Food, Housing, Clothing
What kinds of things do we need help with?
Food How can you save money on food?
What were the CONDITIONS for getting food from the Food Bank?
Bring your paper up to the board
Housing Did you study a program for low income
housing last week?
Bring your paper up to the board
Clothing What ways can you save money on
clothing?
Bring your paper up to the board
Budget What did you learn last week about
saving money?
Do you want to try any of these ideas?
What would you like to save money for?
Bring your paper up to the board
Is this a good way to study?
Could you do this at home?