{"id":282,"date":"2026-06-30T18:14:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=282"},"modified":"2026-06-30T18:28:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:28:45","slug":"financial-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=282","title":{"rendered":"FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"282\" class=\"elementor elementor-282\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3bd6ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e3bd6ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa12fdc e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa12fdc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfba70f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cfba70f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d4b648 elementor-nav-menu--dropdown-tablet elementor-nav-menu__text-align-aside elementor-nav-menu--toggle elementor-nav-menu--burger elementor-widget elementor-widget-nav-menu\" data-id=\"6d4b648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;layout&quot;:&quot;vertical&quot;,&quot;submenu_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg aria-hidden=\\&quot;true\\&quot; 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LEARNING FOCUS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-339\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=282\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-340\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=283\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">RELATIONSHIP READINESS WORKSHOPS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-341\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=284\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">SPORTS &amp; PHYSICAL WELLNESS ACTIVITIES<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=293\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">NEWCOMER, SETTLEMENT AND IMMIGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e6df7f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e6df7f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"f14684d\" class=\"e-heading-base\">FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"d8ec2b5\">At the <strong>Calgary Single Mothers Society<\/strong>, we support financial stability andindependence by helping individuals and families build practical money skills andaccess the benefits and resources they are entitled to.<br><br>Our financial empowerment work includes:<br><br>\u25cf Providing <strong>free basic tax filing<\/strong> through our Volunteer Tax Clinic in partnership with the <strong>CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program<\/strong><br><br>\u25cf Offering <strong>financial literacy and money management workshops<\/strong> focused on budgeting, saving, credit awareness, and everyday financial decision-making<br><br>\u25cf Assisting individuals with <strong>screening and applications for eligible government benefits and credits<\/strong><br><br>\u25cf Connecting participants to trusted community resources and financial supports<br><br>Our approach is accessible, culturally responsive, and community-centered, ensuringparticipants receive information in a supportive environment and, where possible, intheir preferred language.<br><br>Through financial empowerment, CSMS helps reduce financial stress, increase income security, and strengthen long-term economic well-being for single mothers, women, and families.<br><br>In addition, CSMS delivers a Money Management Workshop Series in English, Urdu, and Hindi, focusing on practical financial skills such as budgeting, saving, understanding credit, and planning for everyday expenses.<br><br>We also screen and assist individuals in applying for eligible government benefits and supports, helping reduce financial barriers and improve access to essential resources.<br><br>Through these services, CSMS works to build financial confidence, improve economic security, and empower families to make informed financial decisions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-829b958 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"829b958\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT At the Calgary Single Mothers Society, we support financial stability andindependence by helping individuals and families build practical money skills andaccess the benefits and resources they are entitled to. 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