Financial empowerment is vital for building strong, resilient communities. When individuals build a foundation of financial knowledge and can manage their finances effectively, they’re better equipped to make more informed decisions, achieve personal goals, and contribute to the local economy. Moreover, gaining confidence in the job market and in personal finances helps to build a sense of independence and stability for community residents. By prioritizing financial education and access to resources, we can help strengthen our community’s foundation and create opportunities for all members to thrive together.
This month at HSCA we have three Financial Empowerment workshops for free!
Drop-in welcome, but if you plan to attend, please RSVP to [email protected] so we can have an idea of numbers.
“Turn your Cents into Sense” with Lilypad Learning
Tuesday, October 7, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
This workshop is best suited for ages 11-17, but everyone is welcome to attend and learn!
Lilypad Learning’s mission is to empower youth to achieve financial literacy. By welcoming and fostering a community of collaboration and relatability, they aim to redesign traditional financial literacy making it more personal and impactful. Their vision is to help create a society that can better help and understand unique financial challenges, allowing youth to feel connected and, ultimately, making a more empowered and educated society.
This youth financial literacy workshop will focus on budgeting, debt, and investing. This session is aimed to provide a simple and engaging introduction to personal finance, with a strong emphasis on relatability and gamification learning models. https://www.lilypadlearning.ca/.
Cooking on a Budget 101
Tuesday, October 7, 5:45 to 6:45 pm
The cost of food has risen, and our grocery bills are often a big part of our monthly expenses. Certified holistic nutritional consultant, Melisa Centofanti from Chento Nutrition, will walk us through some ideas for purchasing groceries on a budget and resources to help you store them so there is less waste at the end of the week. We will talk about some easy, basic, five-ingredient recipes and discuss how to advocate for better access to good food. https://www.chento.ca/.
Career Skills Workshop: Resumes, Job Hunting, and Interviews
Thursday, October 9, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Client Manager and Recruiter, Cody Reeves, will teach us about how to effectively navigate the job market—from what stands out on a resume, how to build your marketable skills, and how to shine in an interview. This workshop will be geared towards general skillsets. Make sure to come with questions if you have any, and feel free to bring your resume in case there is time for a resume review!
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