Basic Needs Fund

Rise Calgary

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Description
Provides emergency financial assistance to help people out of an unforeseen financial crisis.

Service offers:

  • support to low-income Calgarians in navigating out of an unforeseen financial crisis
  • includes support with:
    • rental arrears and eviction notices
    • utility arrears and disconnection notices
    • first month's rent and damage deposits
    • or unforeseen medical expenses
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to individuals:
  • who have attempted to receive funding through Alberta Works Emergency Fund on 1-877-644-9992
  • residing in Calgary or surrounding areas such as Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, and Strathmore
  • living on a low income (below the low income cut off), or experiencing a temporary financial crisis
  • who are sustainable (have a monthly income high enough to cover their basic needs under normal circumstances)
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • see website to complete the contact form
  • contact for details
Clients must provide required supporting documents, including;
  1. photo ID for all applicants
  2. a copy of a signed Rent Report or Lease Agreement (if applicable)
  3. a copy of most recent Utility Statement (if applicable)
  4. bank statements showing the last 90 days of transactions for all applicants
  5. proof of income

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait times vary, based on triage.


Telephone
403-204-8280
Fax
403-204-8287
Web Site
http://www.risecalgary.ca
Email
info@risecalgary.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: Yes,

Annual membership fee $5.00


 


Membership is not required to access services.


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - On main floor of Bowness Community Association building.
Other disabled access: No -
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Last Verified On
January 8, 2025
Address
7904 43 Avenue NW
Calgary, AB, T3B 4P9
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Hours of Operation
Mon
10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Closed between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm for lunch. Closed on weekends and public holidays.

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM are by appointment. 

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM are drop-in times.

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