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Opening doors with Tech Training | Momentum's September Newsletter
Check out some great back-to-school and election resources, and how Tech Training opened doors and provided direction for one of our recent grads.
Enabling Home Ownership through Matched Savings | Momentum's August Newsletter
Check out our new program guide with some great new fall programs! Also learn more about how our savings programs can help you achieve your goals and much more!
Bringing our values to life through a new mural | Momentum's July Newsletter
Read about how Momentum has committed to becoming a trusted partner in reconciliation with Indigenous communities and a new mural that symbolizes this journey, along with how our Business Feasibility Study program has enabled one program participant to transform his passion into a new career and much more!
Driving Social Change Through Technology | Momentum's June Newsletter
Read about how HelpSeeker became a start-up success story, learn about co-operatives, check our Momentum in the media and much more!
Embarking on a new adventure | Momentum's May Newsletter
Read about how Lexi graduated from Momentum's carpentry program and was immediately offered a full-time job. Join us for our Annual Celebration and General Meeting. Our Executive Director writes about the impact of microloans and much more!
Turning pain into passion | Momentum's April Newsletter
Read about Tina's story of how a money management and matched savings program at Momentum reignited her passion for financial coaching and she started a business. Explore entrepreneurial ideas, together. Attend the Tamarack Institute's End Poverty Event and much more.
More For You - On Demand - Momentum's March Newsletter
We've added more workshops to our on demand money management platform, Jeff Loomis writes about expanding Momentum's reach using technology, everything you need to know about filing your taxes and more!
Get FREE business training | Momentum's February Newsletter
Learn how Chris at Devil's Head Coffee helps people find their dreams through coffee, watch our 3 Things For Neighbours video, we have a reading corner for you and more!
New Free Programs | Momentum's January Newsletter
We are launching two new programs to support you in your home-based business or if you are a youth looking to get your start in the tech sector. We are hiring and we have your top savings resolutions for 2021.
Preserving Pieces from the Past | Momentum's December Newsletter
A profile of Velour Clothing Exchange, shopping locally this holiday season, our holiday open house online and new program announcements! All wrapped up in our December newsletter.
Learn to Save, Save to Learn | Momentum's November Newsletter
Learn about the Momentum Savings Challenge on the QUBER app, November is Financial Literacy Month, Momentum's new policy brief and more.
Carefully Crafted Chocolate | Momentum's October Newsletter
Dive into Amy's story about growing her business with Momentum's support. October is End Poverty Month, the stress of money and how to cope and more!
Creating wearable joy | Momentum's September Newsletter
Karyn's story about starting her business and merging the art side with the business side. Fall programs are a go at Momentum. Thrive and Momentum are uniting, and much more.
Starting a new path | Momentum's August Newsletter
David's story about starting a new path through Momentum's Automotive and Heavy Duty Technician program, learn to manage your money from your coach, Creating a savings habit and celebrating partnership.
Diversity is the spice of life | Momentum's July Newsletter
It's time for change, a story about Pansie at Hudson Spirit Cake, shopping local and supporting black female entrepreneurs who are Momentum graduates.
Our programs are going online | Momentum's June Newsletter
Our programs are going online! Explore online learning with us. Read about Amy's story financial literacy and learning to save. You asked, Jeff answers! Shopping local and more!
Ready to support you | Momentum's May Newsletter
Our helplines and coaching services are here for you. Support local! Buy from Momentum graduates. Advice for your money and employment. A story about SouperSpudz and pivoting in the face of challenges.
New helplines and coaching services I Momentum's April Newsletter
We've launched new helplines and coaching to support you. Financial resources for Individuals and businesses to support you. A story of hope and resilience. And more!
Designing a dream | Momentum's March Newsletter
Learn how Debbie designed her dreams into reality with support from Momentum's Self Employment program. 3 tips to get out of debt. Learn about how we can share stories of #howwethrive. Momentum in the media.
Finding The Right Fit | Momentum's February Newsletter
Learn about Reza, a graduate of the Plumbing and Pipefitting program. 10 Tips to save at the grocery store. Policy Spotlight: Registered Disability Savings Plan. Community news and features in the media, all in our February Newsletter.
Financial Fitness for the New Year | Momentum's January Newsletter
Get your finances "in shape" for the new year! Take our financial health check-up. Find out how our CEO Jeff and his family saves. Learn 3 ways to save when you're between jobs. Ready to start your own business? Do it in the new year with Momentum. Peruse our Spring program guide. Learn about Momentum's commitment to Reconciliation. Come to our Be Local Open House. Celebrate the last year with us! All in the January Newsletter.
Buying Local I Momentum's December Newsletter
Local small business buying guide - just in time for the holidays! Meet the businesses featured at Momentum's Christmas Open House. Be your own boss by this time next year through Self-Employment programs. Advancing Reconciliation, the Momentum way... All this and more to be unwrapped in December's newsletter!
A Mother's Love I Momentum's November Newsletter
Celebrating Financial Literacy month with more info on RESPs and many ways to save for your child's future. Why Jeff loves Momentum and the "Why" behind why others do too.
Tapping casks to make a difference I October 2019
From beer-brewing fundraisers to banking workshops to Keeping Alberta Strong - October is packed with ways you can connect with your community.
"Back to School" with Fall Programs I September 2019
At Momentum we believe that it is not just the kids who look forward to the educational journey ahead. September is when the excitement can begin for everyone! With upcoming programs in Self Employment, Carpentry, and opportunities to learn, earn, and save more with matched savings and Money Management, this autumn is going to be better than ever.
Thinking Bigger I August 2019
A family that saves over $22,000 in just 6 years due to the diligence and determination of one mother, handy tools to help you plan your program involvement at Momentum, and so many more opportunities to get involved with your community!
Finding a new future I July 2019
Sometimes we find ourselves seeking new futures after being knocked off the path we were traveling. Introducing the Compass program, Calgary Stampede fun, and plenty of activities and events to connect with your community this summer.
Being a Localist I June 2019
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.
Bringing the future into Focus I May 2019
In his first year of business, Caleb is already cleaning up. Though the future did not always appear so clear for the owner of Focus Window Cleaning, a small local business in Calgary.
Determination drives dreams forward I April 2019
Jagvinder (Jag) Singh loves cars. With focus, optimism, and determination, he’s driving a straight trajectory towards fulfilling his dreams.
Birthing bigger dreams I March 2019
Spotlight on Policy: Employment training as key to creating better economic security in Alberta.
Judging books by their covers I February 2019
Book binding made breathtaking. Ksenia judges books by their covers - and then she elevates them into works of art.
January 2019
How a joke about a tattoo shop became reality.
December 2018
Seeing a poster while in line for the food bank was the opportunity Dee was looking for.
November 2018
Laura came to Canada from Venezuela when she was 10. In her teens her parents would be away for long periods of time as her dad worked up North. She recognized this was a crucial time to start learning about financial literacy and what that meant.
October 2018
Most people don’t just pick up chainsaw carving. But that’s exactly what happened to Michael.
