Financial Empowerment
Find help and learn how to improve your financial health and well-being. Our in-branch advisors and community partners can help those with low-income with tax filing, accessing government benefits, saving with limited cash flow, and planning for the future. Meet our community partners at Downsview and Riverdale branches.
- Book an appointment
- Upcoming events
- Meet our community partners
- Development partner
- Recommended reading
- Additional resources
Book an appointment
Riverdale
Schedule a Financial Empowerment counselling session by calling 416-393-7720 or speaking to staff in-branch. You can also book an appointment at Riverdale online.
Appointments are available:
Mondays 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesdays 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursdays 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
Fridays 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Drop-in sessions are available:
Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Downsview
Schedule a Financial Empowerment counselling session by calling 416-395-5720 or speaking to staff in-branch. You can also book an appointment at Downsview online.
Appointments are available:
Tuesdays 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fridays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Drop-in sessions are available:
Tuesdays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursdays 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Fridays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meet our community partners
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North York Community House
North York Community House (NYCH) is committed to building strong, vibrant communities – serving over 15,000 residents in northwest Toronto every year. We help transform lives by working with people, understanding their needs, and supporting them in achieving their goals. For over 30 years, we have been opening doors for new Canadians; supporting youth, parents and seniors in becoming active, engaged citizens; and creating opportunities for residents to improve their lives and lead positive change in their neighbourhoods.
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WoodGreen
WoodGreen is one of the largest social service agencies in Toronto, delivering integrated programs from physical, mental health and disability services to affordable housing and pathways to employment. For 85 years, we have worked with communities to improve health and wellbeing for seniors, single mothers, newcomers and youth, creating new opportunities to thrive.
Development partner
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Prosper Canada
Founded in 1986, Prosper Canada is a national charity dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Canadians living in poverty through program and policy innovation.
As Canada's leading national champion of financial empowerment, we work with governments, businesses, and community groups to develop and promote financial policies, programs and resources that transform lives and foster the prosperity of all Canadians.
Our aim is to ensure that all financially vulnerable Canadians have access to the financial policies, programs, products and advice they need to build their financial wellbeing.
Recommended reading
Reading List – Financial Empowerment