Financial Empowerment Services
Financial Empowerment is essential to improving the lives of low-income Canadians. Bissell Centre trains its front-line staff to deliver financial empowerment services to people accessing Bissell Centre programs. The services we offer include:
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- Financial literacy education workshops
- Assistance with tax filing and accessing government benefits
- One-on-one financial coaching through front-line programs
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Call toll-free: 1.844.494.6861
Financial Literacy Workshop 2025
Helping individuals master finances and make informed choices
Goal of the Workshop
This workshop enhances financial literacy by equipping participants with tools to manage finances. Join us every third Thursday to learn budgeting, saving, and investing strategies for a better financial future.
Objective
Enhance financial literacy via engaging workshops that empower essential money management skills.
Schedule
Every third Thursday from 2 pm to 3 pm
Dates: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May. 15, Jun. 19, Jul. 17, Aug. 21, Sep. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18
Bissell Centre West
10530 96 Street, Edmonton, AB
T5H 2H6
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Financial Connect Workbooks
Check out the edible PDF and at-home print versions of our new Financial Connect Workbook. This booklet offers information and instructions for accessing important basic financial services and identification (ID). The financial services are: filing taxes, applying for government benefits, opening RESPs, opening bank accounts, and setting up direct deposits. These services help individuals and families to increase their financial well-being and improve their quality of life.
Downloads
Financial Connect, Canadian Citizens Workbook- Fillable PDF
Financial Connect, Canadian Citizens Workbook – Home Print
Financial Connect, Indigenous Workbook – Fillable PDF
Financial Connect, Indigenous Workbook – Home Print
This program is offered in partnership with:
