Contributed by Monica Alves, Communications Assistant
We’ve partnered with Vancity, BACI and FamilyWORKs to bring you four new person-centered workshop events in venues across Burnaby. This March and April, we welcome our persons served, families and caregivers to learn a variety of hands-on skills to help empower you to be engaged and in control of your successful future!
Learn valuable money management techniques through our financial literacy workshops, as we provide you with information and resources to make smart and informed decisions about your personal finances. Discover the importance of personal security and how to protect yourself from potential dangers online. Help your child transition into adulthood smoothly through employment, life and social skills training.
Check out these upcoming free spring workshops to gain insider knowledge, network with like-minded individuals and enjoy great food!
Let’s Learn About Basic Banking & Budgeting
When: Thursday, March 7 | 11am – 4pm
Where: Strive Living Learning Centre (Suite #500 – 4370 Dominion Street, Burnaby)
What: Come learn about banking, how to make good choices when it comes to your money, and how to use a budget to help you reach your goals.
RSVP: [email protected]
Share this event with others at: https://posabilities.ca/events/lets-learn-about-basic-banking-budgeting/
Info-Session With The Public Guardian and Trustee of BC
When: Wednesday, March 13 | 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: BACI’s Still Creek Centre (2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby)
What: Presented by BACI. Come learn about the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC and the safeguards they provide. For adults who need support to manage their own financial, legal, and personal affairs, there are several different options depending on personal circumstances. You are invited to this free info-session, to learn about the decision making option that is right for you and your family members. RSVP’s are requested by March 6th. RSVP: [email protected] or call 778-386-4046
Let’s Grow Our Savings: The Benefits of an RDSP
When: Thursday, March 14 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: posAbilities Empower Boardroom (Suite #240 – 4664 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby)
What: Come learn about the difference between a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and other Registered Plans, what’s needed to qualify, and how to get enrolled. Did you know that the Government of Canada gives out grants and bonds to eligible RDSP plan holders – even when they don’t have the money to contribute themselves? If you have found the process of opening a plan too difficult, or you have been denied the disability tax credit – you’re not alone! Our experts will advise you on the next steps while sharing case studies of how a RDSP can meet a variety of saving goals.
RSVP: [email protected]
Share this event with others at: https://posabilities.ca/events/lets-grow-our-savings-the-benefits-of-an-rdsp/
Transitioning Young Adults to Bright Futures – An Invitation to Explore InclusionWorks
When: Thursday, March 21 | 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby)
What: As our young adults transition out of the school system, we are thinking about the next stage in their journey. While community inclusion day programs exist, we see an alternative option that will allow these youth to shine and fully realize their potential. We wish to create a person-centered alternative that will provide employment, life skills training, and socialization for a small group of peers. InclusionWorks is an existing model of family governed service. It involves families pooling together their CLBC resources with support from a Host Agency to create a customized youth transition program. Come join us and meet other families, as we learn from Arlene Zuckernick, a parent who has done this all before. Plus, our very our Monique Nelson, Director of Community Engagement, will be presenting! Refreshments and a list of reading materials will be provided.
RSVP: [email protected]
Share this event with others at: https://posabilities.ca/events/transitioning-young-adults-to-bright-futures-an-invitation-to-explore-inclusionworks/
Let’s Learn About Fraud Prevention
When: Wednesday, April 3 | 11am – 1pm
Where: Strive Living Learning Centre (Suite #500 – 4370 Dominion Street, Burnaby)
What: Come learn about the difference between a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and other Registered Plans, what’s needed to qualify, and how to get enrolled. Did you know that the Government of Canada gives out grants and bonds to eligible RDSP plan holders – even when they don’t have the money to contribute themselves? If you have found the process of opening a plan too difficult, or you have been denied the disability tax credit – you’re not alone! Our experts will advise you on the next steps while sharing case studies of how a RDSP can meet a variety of savings goals.
RSVP: [email protected]
Share this event with others at: https://posabilities.ca/events/lets-learn-about-fraud-prevention/
