Entraide budgétaire Ottawa
Offers budget counselling & financial literacy services to low/modest income individuals & families.
Record #: OCR0272 | Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2017 |
Description and Services | |
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Description (Service) | Community non-profit organization offering financial literacy services to Ottawa’s low/modest income individuals and families. * Budget Counselling Service: For people facing financial hardship and/or interested in improving their money management skills * Financial Education Workshops: Offered in the community upon request and can cover budgeting * planning financially for your education * finding a place to live * credit * Interest-free micro loan program: For individuals who can demonstrate ability to repay the loan over a two-year period through attendance of budget counselling sessions * Personal Finance, I’m in charge Program: In a partnership with Desjardins, an exhaustive and dynamic financial education program geared especially towards young adults |
Hours | Mon 9 am-12 noon * Tue-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm |
Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
Eligibility | Residents of Ottawa living on low or middle income * Personal Finance Program: Youth between 16 and 25 years old who live in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario |
Application | Call to make an appointment |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | Service - for middle income residents ; None - for low-income residents |
Service Categories | Consumer Education ; Financial Management Workshops ; Personal Financial Counselling ; Personal Loans |
Waiting List | Yes, length varies |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-746-0400 |
Fax | 613-746-9284 |
info@centre-ebo.com | |
Website | www.centre-ebo.com |
Primary Contact | Hélène Ménard, Executive Director; Phone: 613-746-0400 ext 204; Email: hmenard@centre-ebo.com |
Alternate Contact | François Leblanc, Budget Counsellor; Phone: 613-746-0400 ext 207; Email: fleblanc@centre-ebo.com |
Primary Executive | Hélène Ménard, Executive Director; Phone: 613-746-0400 ext 204; Email: hmenard@centre-ebo.com |
Alternate Executive | Gérald Cossette, President, Board of Directors; Phone: 613-301-1454; Email: geraldcossette@yahoo.ca |
Names | |
Alternate Name | Entraide budgétaire Ottawa |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Vanier |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Vanier Pkwy and Montreal Rd |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Not Accessible ; The office is located on the second floor, but individuals can call to book an appointment to have someone to meet them on the first floor. |
Parking | Free street parking |
Other Details | |
Established | 1979 |
Funding | City / Town ; Grants ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118900513 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees - Membership |
Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No * staff certified by their respective professional associations |