Keep Calgary Strong is a growing coalition of organizations and individuals that support the principle set out by City Council: Upcoming cuts in the operating budget should do the least harm to Calgary’s most vulnerable or low-income.
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An update in efforts to #KeepCalgaryStrong Selina made a powerful and personal video almost a decade ago to give viewers a unique view into how the City of Calgary transit system is central to everyday life for her and her daughter. Today, in light of upcoming budget discussions, this video – and her update of it 9 years later – are just as crucial to… Read more
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When speaking about poverty reduction, we often use the line that, though poverty isn’t only about income, it’s always about income. That’s why cash transfers—think of policies like the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors and the Canada and Alberta Child Benefits for families—are effective at reducing poverty among target groups.
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A few weeks ago I was at a family friends’ house for dinner when I noticed a bottle of Vezorla Olive Oil on his kitchen counter. As a Momentum supporter, he was excited when I told him that Veronica – the owner of Vezorla – is a Momentum business training graduate who successfully paid off her Micro Business Loan a few years ago.
Business Development, Community Matters, Get Involved
Momentum hosted our largest Clothing Swap to date on April 26th, the 10th annual event of its kind put on by our internal Sustainable Action Group (SAG).
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At Momentum, we like to put our money where our mouth is. This means acting on our values around sustainability – especially when it comes to the things we, quite literally, put in our mouths. This approach applies to our food, which we try to buy from local small businesses and cooperatives, and our coffee.
Business Development, Community Matters
Canadians know that sickness can get expensive. One of Momentum’s participants, Ben, experienced this truth personally when a Schizophrenic episode led to a long hospital stay. Time away from work eventually led to the loss of a meaningful engineering job and a family breakdown. One can only imagine how paralyzed his doctors might have felt as these events advanced; Medicine can only do so much…. Read more
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Newly released data from Statistics Canada shows that the rate of child poverty in Alberta fell by 50% between 2015 and 2017. While child poverty was reduced in almost every province, the greatest drop was seen in Alberta. Two specific public policies implemented in 2016 have contributed significantly to this decline: the consolidation of a several federal child benefits and credits into the Canada Child… Read more
Community MattersFirst time savers can earn up to $500 in matched savings through the Tax Time Savings Program. CTV’s Bill Macfarlane reports on the initiative and the numerous benefits offered by Momentum’s financial and community partners.
Community Matters, Money ManagementCTV’s Bill Macfarlane reports that more than half of Canadians are less than $200 away from being unable to cover their monthly financial obligations. Momentum’s Carolyn Davis offers some handy money management tips.
Community Matters, Money Management
