If you have nowhere to stay, need money urgently to pay rent, are fleeing abuse, or have other urgent money needs, these benefits can help.

 Important

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital. You can also find local distress centres and crisis organizations that can help you by visiting Crisis Services Canada.

Common emergency money need benefits

Please click on the benefit you want to know below to get more information.

Overview

Founded in 1986, Prosper Canada is a national charity dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Canadians living in poverty through program and policy innovation.  As Canada’s leading national champion of financial empowerment, we work with governments, businesses, and community groups to develop and promote financial policies, programs and resources that transform lives and foster the prosperity of all Canadians. Our aim is to ensure that all financially vulnerable Canadians have access to the financial policies, programs, products and advice they need to build their financial wellbeing.  

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