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Financial Assistance Resources
Service Canada COVID-19 Assistance Line
1-833-381-2725
General support for individuals |
Agriculture Job Connector |
| Matching workers with employers to fill agriculture and agri-food jobs. More Info... |
CMHC: INSURED MORTGAGE PROTECTION PROGRAM |
| Resources for commercial landlords and tenants, homeowners, renters, and the indigenous community. |
Oilfields Food Bank |
| Who is eligible: Local residents of Black Diamond, Turner Valley and surrounding area. Contact Oilfields Food Bank for other criteria. |
| How to receive assistance: Call 403-612-1291 on Mondays between 9-6 pm or Tuesdays between 9-2 pm to make your hamper request, intake will be done over the phone. You can also request online at any time. |
Support for people facing unemployment or unable to work |
New Recovery Benefits |
Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) The Canada Recovery Benefit will provide eligible workers with $500 per week (taxable, tax deducted at source) for up to 38 weeks for those who are not employed or self-employed due to COVID-19 and who are not eligible for EI, or had their employment/self-employment income reduced by at least 50% due to COVID-19. This benefit will be paid in two-week periods. |
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) will provide $500 per week (taxable, tax deducted at source) for up to 38 weeks per household for workers unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they must care for a child under the age of 12 or family member because schools, day-cares or care facilities are closed due to COVID-19, or because the child or family member is sick and/or required to quarantine or is at high risk of serious health implications because of COVID-19. This benefit will be paid in one-week periods. |
Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) will provide $500 per week (taxable, tax deducted at source) for up to a maximum of two weeks, for workers who are unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they contracted COVID-19, self-isolated for reasons related to COVID-19, or have underlying conditions, are undergoing treatments or have contracted other sicknesses that, in the opinion of a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, person in authority, government or public health authority, would make them more susceptible to COVID-19. This benefit will be paid in one-week periods. |
CREATING A NEW FUTURE: THE JOB LOSS WORKBOOK |
Alberta Community and Social Services has put together this workbook offers a whole range of practical information, exercises and options to ease the transition from being employed to being unemployed, to moving on and creating a new future. |
BUDGETING BASICS |
| This workbook, put together by Money Mentors, offers suggestions on how to budget and cut your expenses, boost your income and access useful information, services, and programs. |
WORK SEARCH BASICS |
| Alberta Community and Social Services published this guide to finding work is for new or inexperienced job seekers. Start by identifying your skills, accomplishments, needs and wants, and decide which jobs are a good fit for you. Get tips on how to network effectively, conduct an information interview and be successful in a job interview. Learn how to create an outstanding cover letter and which resume type works best for you |