August, 2011 – Project update:
EFLS has released an update to phase 1 of our ESCO project, check out the "Money and RESPs' page on our PROJECTS tab for detials.
April, 2011 – We have moved:
EFLS has relocated to 10865 96 Street.
December, 2010 – ESCO project underway:
We have now begun delivering courses for our ESCO project, helping people to improve their money management skills, and save for post-secondary education.
October, 2010 – Call for partners:
EFLS has secured 3 years of federal funding and is now looking to find more parter organizations to work with in Alberta. For more infomaton please click on the Resources tab.
August, 2010 – EFLS new course; "Making Ends Meet":
Over the summer EFLS has developed a new workbook and course called "Making Ends Meet". For more information on this product, please click on the Courses tab.
May, 2010 – National Task Force on Financial Literacy sets up meeting with EFLS:
The Government of Canada’s recently formed Task Force on Financial Literacy is wrapping up its cross country consultation tour. EFLS has forwarded to the Task Force, a written submission with regards to its perspective on the current state of financial literacy in Canada and will be meeting with the Task Force in June 2010.
The fact that the federal government has formed this task force signifies the need for greater financial literacy programs & services in Canada. EFLS is proud to be a leading pioneer in financial literacy in this nation and is looking forward to its future role with respect to financial literacy in Canada.
May, 2010 – EFLS’ new and improved web site is up and running:
The organization recently implemented a re-branding strategy resulting in a new logo, a new slogan and expansion of services to reach clients and agencies across Canada. With professional consultation & technical assistance from Trafik Design Inc., EFLS proudly launches their revised and revitalized web site.
March, 2010 – CIBC confirms additional funding for EFLS programs
CIBC confirms that an additional $25,000 will be donated to EFLS in support of its Aboriginal Financial Literacy program as well as its Women Building Futures financial literacy program.
February, 2010 – YWCA’s Youth Eco Internship Program provides office assistance to EFLS
In conjunction with YWCA’s Youth Eco Internship Program; Jessica Hamilton joins the EFLS team for the remainder of 2010, to provide office / clerical support to EFLS Executive Director: Nigel Kidd and Administrative Assistant; Harry Wong.
February, 2010 – EFLS Joins Face book and Twitter!
EFLS has now transitioned to using social media to increase their profile and community awareness about its programs and services.
January 2010 – EFLS gets a makeover!
Contracting to Traffic and G Squared for its re-branding strategy, EFLS is delighted to unveil its new logo and web site.
"Fantastic, I was so worried about how to get and use a credit card, now I know how to."
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EFLS provides a number of courses to meet its participant's needs. Where possible, courses are provided in partnership with other organizations. Through each course EFLS helps each participant to explore the relationship they have with their money, and how to make lasting changes to improve their quality of life.
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