The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") announced a $1 million commitment to Prosper Canada's Resilient Futures program, a national initiative which seeks to support one million Canadians access to $2 billion in financial supports over the next four years.
Through this investment, Prosper Canada will strengthen the capacity of community organizations across the country to deliver free financial empowerment services, including tax filing, access to government benefits, and financial coaching. These services will help more Canadians with low and moderate incomes build lasting financial security.
"We know there is a strong link between financial insecurity and food insecurity. The Centre has been a long-time supporter of Prosper Canada's work to build financial literacy and empowerment for Canadians struggling to make ends meet," said Sarah Stern, Executive Director of the Centre. "We're proud to join the Government of Canada in scaling these essential services nationwide, putting more money and strengthening the financial resilience of communities across the country."
"This support from the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security is a powerful vote of confidence in our shared vision of a Canada where everyone has the tools and supports they need to thrive financially," said Elizabeth Mulholland, CEO of Prosper Canada. "Together, we can remove barriers to critical income supports, reduce financial stress, and help millions of Canadians build more secure futures."
The Resilient Futures project focuses on supporting priority populations, including Black communities, Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), and people living with disabilities – populations that also disproportionately struggle with food insecurity.
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