Publications

Continuing our work improving access to benefits for people on low incomes, we adapted the Benefit Screening Tool (BST) for use in the social and food security sectors. This report shares findings on the BST integration process including insights on staff and client experiences.

This report shares insights on providing one-on-one financial coaching to newcomers captured through two financial coaching pilot projects that Prosper Canada conducted in collaboration with several frontline community partners.

Our COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Plan - Our goal is to raise $20M from business, governments and foundations to ensure financially vulnerable Canadians get the help they need.

WoodGreen Community Services, a large multi-service frontline social service agency in Toronto, provides free tax preparation services year-round to people living on low incomes. WoodGreen was interested in designing a novel solution to address the tax filing needs of people who are interested in and capable of filing their own taxes.

WoodGreen Community Services, a large multi-service frontline social service agency in Toronto, provides free tax preparation services year-round to people living on low incomes. WoodGreen was interested in designing a novel solution to address the tax filing needs of homebound seniors who are unable to access WoodGreen’s free in-person tax-preparation services due to physical or mental health challenges.

This report examines the financial health and vulnerability of households in Canada’s 35 largest cities. It shines a light on the dynamics underlying national trends and takes a closer look at what is happening at the provincial/territorial, community and neighbourhood levels.