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Momentum Calgary
Civic and Social Organizations
Calgary, AB 5,171 followers
Momentum supports people living on a low income to start their business, manage and save their money, and get a good job
About us
Momentum is a change-making organization that combines social and economic strategies to reduce poverty. We use a holistic approach that covers everything from financial literacy, entrepreneurship and skills training, to developing communication skills, building self-confidence and establishing positive social networks. At Momentum, everything we do is grounded in a community economic development model, which means we work with individuals, businesses and systems to build a more inclusive local economy. To us, it’s more than just creating jobs and starting businesses—it’s about inspiring vibrant communities where everyone plays a role. Our work is focused in these areas: • Programs and services for people that are living on low incomes to increase their ability to manage and save money, develop new skills or start a business. • Support to communities and businesses to build and sustain the local economy from the ground up. • Leadership and advocacy for system-level changes, including policies and practices that remove barriers and allow people to be more financially stable. It takes a lot to get out of poverty—courage, ingenuity and perseverance. At Momentum, we believe in people. No matter where they come from, their religion or culture, our participants embrace the opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge, so they can move toward the life they want—for themselves, their families and their community.
- Website
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http://www.momentum.org
External link for Momentum Calgary
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Calgary, AB
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Money Management Training, Small Business Training, Immigrant Trades Training, Micro Business Loans, and Poverty-Reduction Public Policy Initiatives
Locations
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Primary
100 - 525 28 St SE
Calgary, AB T2A 6W9, CA
Employees at Momentum Calgary
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Shirley Zhang
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Courtney Mo (Hare)
Building a more sustainable and inclusive economy. Director of Community Impact @ Momentum. Community Economic Development
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Selena Murillo, PCC, CEC
Business, Leadership & Empowerment Coach
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Ken Aldridge
Enabling business results with technology excellence
Updates
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It was great to have Sonya Goulet from Infinity Cyber come talk to our participants about cyber security. It's always an informative session! #cybersecurity #ITskillstraining
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“I was shocked with the financial cost of living overall.” One of our participants chats openly about the strain of finding a good job in Calgary and his struggle with the gig economy. Story via Postmedia. https://ow.ly/3jU050SOBTo #gigeconomy
'You are surviving at the minimum': Alberta's gig economy struggling to support wave of newcomers
calgaryherald.com
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New report suggests 32 per cent of Albertans can't cover their bills
calgary.ctvnews.ca
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Congratulations to our Plumbing and Pipefitting grads on your graduation and for finding employment in the field! We were thrilled to welcome MP Hallan to celebrate with us. #congratulations
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