It's raining now, but we had a great time tending to our garden last week. Sunshine and soil in abundance!

Check out this Momentum blog on our Sustainable Livelihoods evaluation results - momentum.org/posts/sustaina…. A big highlight is that 69% of participants in longer-term programs increased their income by $29K in two years! United Way of Calgary and Area Vibrant Communities Calgary - VCC Meaghon Reid Karen Young

Thanks to the team from @MomentumCalgary for meeting with us and for all the wonderful work you do in the community!

#financialliteracy #yyc #yyc klein

We love being located by the Franklin LRT and are excited to see the area grow! We've shared our comments and look forward to continuing to engage. You can share feedback too. City of Calgary
engage.calgary.ca/franklintod

Ready to turn your ideas into a self-employment plan?

If you're #unemployed or underemployed, our no-cost, full-time, and part-time #self -employment programs can support you with the skills and knowledge needed to start a small business.

Contact us today and make it happen!

Momentumites were out supporting Bike to Work Day. Led by our Sustainable Action Committee, staff met up on their bikes, supported staff new to cycling to work, and had a great time! #biketoworkdayyyc #bikecalgary

Did you know, in 2023 the average tax return was $2,093? This is extra money you could be accessing when you file your taxes! The deadline to file is next Tuesday. #fileyourtaxes #taxfiling

If you see the potential in people and believe that everyone, given the right tools and support, can thrive, then you should join our team! We're #hiringyyc for an Employment Facilitator. Check it out - ow.ly/nVpT50RmCS0

Good summary of they myths that hold
back action to reduce poverty - thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/1… Vibrant Communities Calgary - VCC Poverty Institute Poverty Talks! Momentum

Big news in the federal budget to set up autoenrollment for RESPs to ensure access to the Canada Learning Bond for families living on lower incomes - investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-… Momentum Prosper Canada Chrystia Freeland Jenna Sudds

The change to autoenrollment for the Canada Learning Bond was a key Momentum policy recommendation building on many years of working w/ families living on low-incomes to open RESPs - momentum.org/posts/ripple-o… Aspire Calgary Wealthsimple Foundation

It was positive to see the federal government re-commit to lowering the criminal rate of interest in the budget AND improve enforcement in the future. Momentum we know this change will benefit so many Canadians - momentum.org/posts/our-resp…. Thanks Chrystia Freeland

The work of Momentum & Aspire Calgary partners hosting tax clinics to help people unlock access to benefits & get big returns will be made easier with the Canada Revenue Agency commitment to enhance automatic filing in #Budget2024 - livewirecalgary.com/2024/04/11/mom… via @LiveWire Calgary

Tax clinic put on by Momentum is helping Calgarians tap into returns without a big cost. #yyc #calgary

livewirecalgary.com/2024/04/11/mom…

Great story on the power of filing taxes to access critical income boosting benefits for Canadians living on lower-incomes - calgary.ctvnews.ca/calgary-agenci… Momentum The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) Aspire Calgary Prosper Canada

In 2022 Albertans who filed their taxes using free tax clinics accessed over $192 million in refunds, credits, and benefits. Get your slice of the pie by filing your taxes! #taxfiling #fileyourtaxes

Tonight I was thrilled to join students from Momentum’s pre-apprenticeship carpentry program to celebrate their graduation.

For over thirty years, Momentum has provided work experience and training for newcomers seeking to upgrade their skills.

It was inspiring to meet so many

Did you know, Prosper Canada has a Benefits Wayfinder tool that can help you to find out what government benefits you could be eligible for? You'll be able to access most of these benefits by filing your taxes. It's not too late to file! ow.ly/y8eh50R7Zhx #fileyourtaxes