Financial Empowerment is a citywide initiative addressing the root causes and immediate needs of poverty. Through proven strategies, Financial Empowerment creates measurable improvements for people living on a low-income by helping them reduce and manage debt, increase savings and build assets. The goal is to ensure every Calgarian has the income and assets needed to thrive as a part of the City's Enough for All Strategy.
The Issue
Families in our resource rich city do not need to be under financial stress. The Financial Empowerment Model is being activated at a critical time in our current economic climate to help Calgarians who are experiencing financial stress and to prevent others from slipping into poverty.
The Six Strategies of Financial Empowerment
For more information, please take a look at the following documents:
Community Partners
- United Way of Calgary and Area
- The City of Calgary
- The Government of Alberta
- Vibrant Communities Calgary
- Momentum
- Bow Valley College
Corporate Partners
- Direct Energy
- RBC