Morenike Adesina, Chidimma Igwilo, Vivian Abazu, Attending the Africa Day Gala, Edmonton Sponsored by CWB Financial Group
2022 PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
• Supported the Africa Centre’s Africa Day Gala and provided 11 scholarships to refugees and members of emerging communities living in the greater Edmonton area. • Provided funding for a new Employment and Community Studies Entrepreneurial Training program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University to teach students with disabilities essential skills to start and grow their own businesses. • Supported the BizStart program offered by Youth Employment Services, which assists youth to overcome barriers to employment and develop their entrepreneurial skills. • Renewed our support of Windmill Microlending, which provides micro-loans for accreditation and training, along with hands-on coaching support to newcomers and immigrants as they transition to life in Canada. • Partnered with Rise Asset Development in support of their core lending program, which distributes micro-loans backed up by business advisory services to empower individuals with mental health and addiction challenges through entrepreneurship. • Supported Momentum’s Local Economy Development program, which provides micro-loans and business planning support for entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups. • Supported Foundations Learning and Skills Saskatchewan to help marginalized adults maximize their savings and improve their financial literacy. • Renewed our commitment to the Financial Pathways Collaborative through the United Way in Edmonton. In addition to a financial commitment, CWB volunteers provide financial literacy education, including for people with low income. • Supported the Bissell Centre to provide individuals with access to basic financial tools like banking, budgeting and tax filing.
Supporting access to education and skill development
Supporting microlending
Advancing financial literacy
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