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Publisher: ABLE: Financial Empowerment Network
Publication Date: 2017
This brief explains the financial empowerment framework and how each financial empowerment pillar helps to prevent, alleviate and/or reduce poverty. It also includes recommendations for the Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy.
Organization: SEDI; Toronto Community Foundation
Publication Date: 2009
In 2008 SEDI’s Independent Living Account (ILA) project was recognized as a Vital Idea by the Toronto Community Foundation for its innovative approach in assisting residents of Toronto shelter system to save, build life skills and subsequently move into their own place.
The Toronto Community Foundation sponsored SEDI to research the effectiveness of the ILA model, as well as explore ways in which the ILA model could be expanded to support specifi...
Publication Date: 2008
This report presents the findings from a year-long study of financial inclusion and financial literacy among homeless and insecurely housed Canadians. The project aimed to address the following four knowledge gaps: 1. To explore the nature and extent of financial exclusion among residents in large multiservice shelters across the country; 2. To document and understand the experiences of shelter providers and agencies helping residents mainta...