Financial Literacy Training

Programs that provide educational workshops, printed materials, Internet website information or other types of resources for individuals, families, business owners and others that deal with the essentials of money management, asset building and financial independence. A wide variety of money management issues may be addressed including banking services, consumer credit lending, debt consolidation/repayment, bankruptcy, small business development, retirement planning, investment management, savings, risk management, tax and estate law and other similar topics.

 

Services

Provides free, year-round financial problem-solving services, including:

  • help completing government forms to access benefits
  • financial literacy education
  • tax filing services
  • system navigation

Offers activities that are aimed at providing opportunities for collective learning and skills-development in small groups, both in person and online. Provides opportunities to practice English, meet new people with shared interests, and get to know other Canadians and build professional and soci

Serving children from St. Lawrence and Bennetto Elementary Schools, children work on their literacy, numeracy, and social skills with mentors from McMaster University. Program includes school pickup, a healthy snack, group games, and arts and crafts. 

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