SMD Self-Help Clearinghouse Programs

 

Saving Circle helps eligible low-income individuals and families to save for needed assets. You have up to six months to save a maximum of $250 for your approved goal. For every $1 you save, Saving Circle will match it with $3 in credits. That means that you can save up to $1,000!

 

Once you have been accepted into the program, there will be on-going supports to help you set your goals and keep on track. These include: 

  • Money Management Training that will inform you about banking, budgeting, debt and credit management, and will help you to set your savings goal and overcome problems you might encounter. You will have the chance to learn from other participants and share your knowledge and experiences. This 10 week course will run early in 2010. 
  • One-to-one support from staff to guide you and help you find solutions to problems that might arise as you get closer to achieving your financial goal. 
  • Peer Support from other Saving Circle Participants

For Information, please contact Zanna Joyce, Program Facilitator by email or phone - 204-975-3105

 

Please be prepared to let us know what you require to participate effectively (child care, ASL, large print, digital materials to use with computer speech applications, etc)

 

 

IDA Program

SMD Self-Help clearinghouse a limited number of Individual Development Account spaces.  Similar to the Saving Circle the IDA program has higher income cut offs and higher savings goals but is still matched 3 to 1.

 

For Information, please contact Zanna Joyce, Program Facilitator by email or phone - 204-975-3105

 

Please be prepared to let us know what you require to participate effectively (child care, ASL, large print, digital materials to use with computer speech applications, etc)

 


Organizational Development Workshops

For more information on any of the 2010 sessions please call Kathy Grabowecky (204-975-3037) or Natalie Mulaire (204-975-3006).  

 

Get Better Together

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?  Free six week program offered to help you live with ongoing health conditions.

Date: Thursdays starting April 8 for 6 weeks

Time: 3:30 - 6:00 pm

Location: Room 203

 

Registered Disability Savings Plan Workshop 


Natalie Mulaire will provide information on the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and cover details on who is entitled to receive this benefit and how to apply.

Date: Thursday, May 20

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Room 202 A&B

 

Grant Proposal Writing Workshop 

 

Jennifer Partridge from the Winnipeg Foundation will offer a workshop to help you cover the details and tips needed to write a successful grant proposal.

Date: June 10

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Room 202A&B

 

 

Physical site services


SMD Self-Help Clearinghouse offers a number of on-site services and options, including meeting rooms, office equipment, common areas and the following:
  • Shared reception services
  • Postage service
  • Free evening parking
  • Office cleaning, re-cycling
  • Storage and free library service
  • Access to a kitchen for programs and social events

 

Administrative services

    SMD Self-Help Clearinghouse offers administrative support that includes:
    • Information and referral services
    • Benefits of a network and facilitation by Clearinghouse staff
    • Reduced training costs
    • Discounted office supplies
    • Shared communications tools such as PSA list, co-promotion opportunities
    • Collaborative problem solving
    • Joint participation in conference displays
    • Shared speakers 

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    Consultative services

    To help members get the most out of their operations, SMD Self-Help Clearinghouse offers on-demand consultative services that include:
    • Assistance with fundraising and grant applications
    • Training and advice on governance/by-laws
    • Strategic planning and priority setting
    • General operations and consultation
    • Advocacy
    • Tax and financial advice
    • Event planning and logistics
    • Joint problem solving