Collective Kitchens in Edmonton

Posted by hope4youth on May 26, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Cook inexpensive great tasting meals and meet friends at a Collective Kitchen! Collective Kitchens are groups of people who get together and cook meals together once or twice a month to have fun and save time and money while improving cooking skills. Everyone is welcome. There are kitchens that focus on cooking for families, single … Continue reading →

Category Basic Needs, Budgeting, Community, Finances, Food, FUN and RECREATION, Health, Hobbies, Hot Lunch, Learning, Life Skills, Low Income, Money, Nutrition/Dietetics, Personal Growth, Physical Health, Uncategorized

Prescription Drug Coverage for Low Income Albertans – A Simple Poster (2012)

Posted by hope4youth on May 15, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Category Alberta Health Benefits, Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, Basic Needs, Drugs, Health, Low Income, Medical, Prescriptions

Money for Rent

Posted by hope4youth on May 14, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Alberta Municipal Affairs offers a Direct to Tenant Rent Supplement Program What is it?                                                                                                                                          A subsidy [MONEY for RENT] which is paid directly to an eligible tenant to assist with their rental costs; Delivered by local housing operators (management bodies) located in various areas throughout the province; Subsidy is based on the difference between … Continue reading →

Category Affordable Housing, Basic Needs, Budgeting, Getting Off the Street, Homelessness, Housing, Low Income, Money, Uncategorized

Free Eye Exam and Prescription Glasses

Posted by hope4youth on May 13, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Lenscrafters OneSight Through OneSight (formerly Gift of Sight), people in need who cannot afford an eye exam or prescription lenses can access a FREE eye exam and FREE prescription glasses at select Lenscrafters locations: A signed letter from a referring organization is required (e.g. from a charity where you are a client).  Recipients may obtain a new eye … Continue reading →

Category Basic Needs, FREE STUFF, Health, Low Income, Medical, Optometry, Physical Health, Referrals, Uncategorized

211 Resource Lists

Posted by hope4youth on May 12, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

211 Offers PDF (printable) information lists, including:   Resource List for Aboriginal People Resource List for Addictions Resource List for Anger Management Resource List for Basic Needs Resource List for Children Resource List for People with Disabilities Resource List for Family Violence and Abuse Resource List for Leisure/Personal Enrichment Resource List for Men Resource List … Continue reading →

Category Aboriginal, Abuse, Addiction, Addictions Treatment, Anger Management, Basic Needs, Children, Disabilities, FUN and RECREATION, Men, Mental Health, Newcomers to Canada, Postnatal, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Testing, Prenatal, Prenatal Classes, Seniors, Suicide, Uncategorized, Violence, Women, Young Dads, Young Moms, Young Parents, Youth