In 2017, Reza lost his job working at Mr. Lube and was having trouble finding employment. With his Employment Insurance benefits about to run out and little success on the job search front, Reza shared that “it was a pretty dark, scary place. It wasn’t great.” Reza found out about Momentum through a friend who was a plumber and thought that Reza would be a… Read more
Employment Skills, People of Momentum
Now that we have finished the holiday season it is a good time to think about our personal savings. The spirit of generosity and gift giving in the holiday season is wonderful though it can often create stress by draining our bank accounts. The start of the new year is a good time to develop a budget and confirm your savings plan – plus… Read more
Money Management, People of Momentum
Just in time for the holidays, we have put together a list of featured small, local businesses that will be attending Momentum’s Christmas Open House. We are pleased to present these businesses created by Self Employment program graduates. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for that someone special, look no further – we have your holiday buying guide right here! Vezorla Inc. Add… Read more
Business Development, Get Involved, People of Momentum
Rosemary is a mother. She says she’s not a fighter. But when it comes to the well-being and future of her adopted son, Rosemary willingly fights fiercely and unrelentingly. Rosemary’s son is 10 years old and has multiple disabilities. She describes first meeting him in the hospital at 5 months old, premature, categorized as “Failure to Thrive.” “That little soul, when we went to… Read more
Money Management, People of Momentum
At the Momentum Annual Celebration and Annual General Meeting (AGM) last May, we asked guests what they would want to know about Momentum. Pansie, a past-participant, and I tried our best to answer the questions. You never know how a Question & Answer (Q&A) session will go at a large event, so we also asked some past participants for their questions in advance just… Read more
Community Matters, Our Results, People of Momentum
Each person has their own reason as to why they give of their money or time to a charity. Each “Why” is different, and each is equally significant and impactful for the person hoping to make change in the world around them. Being new to Momentum, I was curious to know more about why our donors choose to invest in us. Recently, I had… Read more
Get Involved, People of Momentum
“We didn’t come here to get government assistance. We came here to be successful in life. We came with a dream and we had the courage to come out of that situation to achieve it.”
Money Management, People of Momentum
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
Community Matters, Get Involved, People of Momentum
Sometimes life is interrupted. We find ourselves suddenly off course from our original path, plans or dreams, going down paths that we didn’t expect to, unsure of how to get back on track. Whether it is because of an illness, trauma, or any other unexpected life situation, we find ourselves desperately seeking a way to move forward. Lexi is finding her footing.
Employment Skills, People of Momentum
At our AGM in May we collected questions from members, participants (past and present) and the community what they would like to know about Momentum. We asked Carolyn Davis, Community Engagement Director, her thoughts on these.
Get Involved, Our Results, People of Momentum