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 with navigating out of an unforeseen financial crisis
  • support with rental arrears, eviction notices, utility arrears, disconnection notices, first month's rent, 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
  • living on a low income (below 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:
  • visit website to apply online at at www.risecalgary.ca/basic-needs-fund
  • contact for details
The BNF has limited capacity and is only open for a short period each month for applications online. Applications open online on the 1st of each month at 10:00 AM (or the first Monday if the 1st of the month falls on a weekend or public holiday). Clients must provide required supporting documents to complete their application, including Photo ID, 90 days bank statements, a copy of any eviction or disconnection notices, a copy of relevant rent report, lease agreement, or utility statement, and proof of income if income is not deposited into bank account. 
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

It can take anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks for funding to be disbursed based on a number of factors.

If the program is closed for new applications, clients will need to wait until the following month in order to apply.


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 -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Last Verified On
May 25, 2022
Address
3303 17 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB, T2A 0R2
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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
Thu
10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

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

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