Breaking Free: Reclaim Your Financial Independence
Are you a survivor of abuse looking to rebuild your life and take control of your finances?
Help is here! Our Financial Empowerment Program is designed with you in mind, offering tailored support and knowledge to help you regain financial independence.
We’re here to help you heal and thrive! Join us for a supportive, confidential and empowering financial empowerment workshop. Together, we can pave the way towards financial freedom and independence.
With the generous support of TD Ready Commitment, CCFWE is pioneering an unprecedented financial literacy training called “My Money, My Freedom” program aimed at providing essential financial education to visible minority survivors of domestic Economic Abuse residing in Ontario.
Through this project, our goal is to bridge the financial knowledge gap that visible minority, immigrant, refugee and BIPOC survivors of domestic economic abuse often encounter even after leaving such relationships. By bolstering the financial knowledge and skills of these survivors, we aim to empower them to regain control over their lives, especially in the realm of financial well-being.
My Money, My Freedom is a trauma and violence informed six-week financial literacy training designed uniquely for survivors of Domestic Economic Abuse.
The program will be delivered virtually between November 2023 and March 2024 in Ottawa. We provide a secure and confidential space!
By joining the program,
- You will gain a solid understanding of financial concepts, including post separation, budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, and credit.
- You will acquire the skills to take control of their financial futures, ensuring greater independence and security.
- The course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to build and maintain a healthy credit score, opening doors to better financial opportunities.
- The program will provide information on community resources and support services available for financial assistance.
The workshop is collaborating with Trauma of Money on the development of the training and resources.
Why Domestic Economic Abuse Financial Literacy: We understand that Economic Abuse often continues to impact survivors even after leaving an abusive relationship. Financial literacy for you is of paramount importance as it offers survivors the tools and knowledge to regain control over their lives.
Survivors often face financial coercion, coerced debt, damaged credit scores, and limited access to banking, which can keep them trapped in abusive situations. Financial literacy equips victims with the skills to manage their finances, plan for their safety, and secure housing, thus breaking the cycle of dependency on their abusers. Moreover, this financial education is instrumental in the process of rebuilding lives after escaping abuse. Ultimately, it helps survivors regain their independence, find stable employment, access education, and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.
Through this confidential workshop you will protect from financial / economic abuse, crime, exploitation and to achieve financial stability, ultimately fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
Join us in reclaiming your financial future and breaking free from the cycle of abuse. Your journey to financial freedom starts here!
Don’t miss this opportunity to take the first step towards financial independence. Spots are filling up fast!
If you are a survivor of domestic Economic Abuse, Register here and embark on a journey of empowerment.
If you are a representative of a women’s shelter, please register the shelter here.
Contact the Program Manager Andrea Prajerova at andrea.prajerova@ccfwe.org for more information about this program.
Note: Priority will be given to women who identify as refugee, newcomer, Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour.
Useful resources for you
- Economic Abuse Power and Control
- What is Economic Abuse?
- Our six step check list to before you leave
- What should you do if you being financially abused?
- Learn more about Coerced Debt
- Find help across Canada
- Financial Literacy Program Brochure
- Financial Literacy Program Press Release
- Financial Literacy Program Launch Video
Want to involve and support us? Your story matters: share your here story of strength and resilience. If you want to learn more about programs, please contact us info@ccfwe.org
You Are Not Alone: No matter where you are on your healing journey, know that you are not alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way. Welcome to My Money: My Freedom that understands and cares.
“Your strength is inspiring”
