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Accessing Help in Calgary:

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

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Accessing Help in Calgary:

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  1. Accessing Help in Calgary: Social service agencies

  2. Proof of Income and ID • Bank statement • Pay stub • SDG Learner Benefits • Notice of Assessment

  3. Notice of Assessment

  4. 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

  5. Conditions • Usually need id • REFERRAL is from a counselor or advisor • Proof of income • What kinds of things do we need help with?

  6. 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.

  7. 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?

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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?

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Walk in Closet https://www.car2go.com/en/austin/

  14. Medical and Dental • AB Child Benefit – medical coverage for children under 18 years old • Low income dentist • Reduced fee dental • Health Link

  15. Daycare http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/223.asp

  16. Car to go https://www.car2go.com/en/austin/

  17. 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?

  18. REVIEW:Accessing Help in Calgary: Social service agencies

  19. REVIEW:Accessing Help in Calgary: Social service agencies GETTING HELP

  20. Food, Housing, Clothing • What kinds of things do we need help with?

  21. Food • How can you save money on food? • What were the CONDITIONS for getting food from the Food Bank?

  22. Bring your paper up to the board

  23. Housing • Did you study a program for low income housing last week?

  24. Bring your paper up to the board

  25. Clothing • What ways can you save money on clothing?

  26. Bring your paper up to the board

  27. 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?

  28. Bring your paper up to the board

  29. Is this a good way to study? • Could you do this at home?

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