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 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
  • 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 a bank account. 
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Check online for application status. 

Wait times vary from 1 to 3 weeks for funding to be disbursed.

If the program is closed, clients can apply the following month.


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 -
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Last Verified On
August 20, 2024
Address
Bowwest Satellite Office; 1840 Ranchlands Way NW
Calgary, AB, T3G 1R4
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Hours of Operation
Mon
10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
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 statutory 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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