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?