YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO | EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The Financial Empowerment and Well-Being Program (FEWP)
The Financial Empowerment and Well-Being Program (FEWP), delivered by the YMCA of Greater Toronto, provides financial literacy services to low-income, racialized, and equity-deserving communities. The program features modern and practical assistance to help increase the financial well-being of participants through:
- Workshops/webinars in financial skills and literacy awareness
- One-to-one client counselling to create a service plan
- Tax clinics during tax seasons
- An online, self-learning platform for people who want to enhance their financial knowledge
Why this program?
FEWP participants will learn to:
- Explore and apply for government support/benefits (social assistance, ODSP, and more)
- Manage credit crisis and debt
- Improve their credit score
- Learn the art of saving and investing
- Open, manage and retain a bank account
- Balance income and expenses through planning
- Maximize tax returns and other government benefits
- Build assets and handle mortgages (revaluation or reassessment)
- Manage personal and financial well-being
Please “sign up” for training or one-on-one support on:
- Income, expenses and budget
- Banking, insurance and financial tools
- Saving and investing
- Credit and debt management
- Mortgage management
- Income tax and benefits
- Retirement planning
- Financial planning
- Scams, identity theft and fraud protection
- Digital platforms for financial well-being
- Cash money/payday loans
- Alternate forms of investment like cryptocurrency (Bitcoin)
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The Financial Empowerment and Well-Being Program FAQ
How can I start this program?
Who is eligible?
What is the duration of this Program?
What makes the FEWP unique?
How much does it cost?
Can I learn myself?
What if I relocate across the GTA?
Can I walk in to explore services?
