Saint John Community Loan Fund
139 Prince Edward St E2L3S3 Saint John, NB, Canada

Congratulations!!! Amanda Smith and Shelly Thiessen are this years winners of the Judy Chisholm Memorial Bursary

What a wonderful time celebrating the end of Financial Literacy month today at the The Social Enterprise Hub! Special Thanks to Hallie for making a geust appearance and sharing some of her inspirational story

Today at the Hub! See you there

Make a habit of checking your bank statements and spending habits on a monthly basis. Knowing where your money is going will help you stay focused on the things you want to have in your life. In order to be your most valuable asset, it is important to make changes that count. #flm2021

TBT - 2020 Judi Chisholm Award Winner - Carol MacLennan. Who will be this years winner? Tomorrow is the deadline for applications. Don't delay apply today and help us celebrate the financial steps you have taken since Money Matters. #flm2021

Finances are a leading cause of anxiety and sleepless nights. Looking after your finances is really a part of self care. There are many avenues of support available to help.

Your credit report indicates both your current and past credit files. It is important to check your credit history to check that the items listed are correct and there is no signs of fraud. Most times you are able to access your credit report for free through your bank app. #flm2021

TBT 2019 Winner of the Judi Chisholm Award Crystal Drew. Who will be the 2021 winner. Inbox us for your application as the deadline is Nov November 26th, 2021. The bursary is open to anyone who has taken Money Matters in the past. #flm20201

Anyone can be financially vulnerable, regardless of income, background, or education. Making small changes can help you build financial resilience. Check out this budgeting resource. https://itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/BP-PB/budget-planner #flm2021

Highly recommend joining this discussion tomorrow. If you haven’t registered yet there is still time! This one-hour webinar has been designed specifically for women who want to learn more about managing money and building saving habits. The session will feature Personal Finance Expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq who will provide you with practical tips and answer your questions.

The Canada Learning Bond is a $2000.00 benefit that the government wants to provide to help fund post secondary education. We work with families to help them set up their RESP's free of charge. Don't delay sign up today. #flm2021

Dear young people, Take control of your finances NOW. Your future self will thank you for it. During Money Matters most people tell us that money was not talked about in their home growing up. Lets break that habit and start including our children in the conversation. #flm2021

TBT 2018 Winner of the Judy Chisholm Award - Christina MacLellan. Who will be the 2021 winner. If you have taken Money Matters in the past you are eligible to apply. Inbox us for the application. Deadline is November 26, 2021. #flm2021

Miriam is one of the many awesome ladies to have gone through our Enterprising Women NB business accelerator. Thank you Miriam for the shout-out. Read about the good work she is doing below... https://huddle.today/__trashed-4/

Jaelyn did an amazing job recreating the Saint John City Market! So creative

Celebrating International Women's Day with a collage of (some) of the inspiring women who have created, built, launched and led at the Loan Fund; strengthening our organization and our community.

I just signed up! Celebrate with me by signing up for International Women’s Day event. See you there! Diane Snelgrove #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021... #enterprisingwomen See more

This is the last week to do the survey. If you are a service professional or work with the vulnerable population we want to hear from you. Visit https://www.nbsocialpediatrics.com/id to learn more about our collaboration with NB Social Pediatrics.

Thank you everyone for the love this post has received in such a short period of time. But we have not yet received any broken basket offers and we hope to do all pick-ups next week. As it's for a good cause (more details SOON), let's say...please give us your slightly broken plastic laundry basket for free OBO.

We are SO excited to announce that our Enterprising Women Spring Programs are coming up right around the corner!! Are you ready to start your entrepreneurship... journey with your amazing idea? Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Our Free Enterprising Women Program can help! Stay tuned - the registration opens on March 1st.

The new recent issue of Around the Block includes articles on black history month, the rental housing crisis, community activities and resources and so much more! Check out the Loan Fund’s contributions: Darlene talks about the Holiday Hangover in relation to finances,... Diane provides insight on the launch of the Loan Fund’s new social enterprise, & Seth goes into detail on why Social Finance matters to our community. https://sjhdc.ca/around-the-block/

Visit https://www.nbsocialpediatrics.com/id to learn more about our collaboration with Saint John Community Loan Fund!

Ready to start on a new path toward becoming an Energy Auditor? We are launching a new social enterprise called NEXT INC. which connects Women to Energy Efficiency + Entrepreneurship. Apply to join this Free 6 month training program, learn more here: http://loanfund.ca/next-inc-faq

Joanna & Corey would like to thank the Saint John Community Loan Fund for their support of this succession and they Social Impact Investment program. Their commitment to investing in entrepreneurs dedicated to social impact has been a major catalyst in their personal and professional development." We are so proud of this power duo and as always was a pleasure working together. Slocum & Ferris

The IDEA Centre is a place we love full of inspiring young minds! An entrepreneurship co-op class at ConnexionWorks where students learn to create a business or social enterprise, and we help to mentor them along the way. "The objective isn’t to pass a test, it’s to grow yourself and get your ideas on the table and build yourself Our team member Eric talks about his experience and how it's helped him on his journey.

*We are closed today* We hope that everyone has a chance today to reflect on and appreciate all of those who served and continue to serve for our freedom. We are forever thankful for their sacrifices. Saint John Ceremony: "The city is holding a "roll-past" event after a private outdoor ceremony today. Members of the public can start at superstore/staples parking lot on Rothesay Ave and the vehicle procession will leave at 1:00pm and pass by the front entrance of TD Station, w...here veterans, representatives of local military units, and first responders will be waiting on the steps to receive appreciation." (https://www.cbc.ca//new-brunswick-remembrance-day-covid-1.) Virtual Ceremony: https://www.cbc.ca//1-remembrance_day_ceremony-remembrance

The final winners of the #portcitypickup challenge is Nicole and the Waterloo Village Association Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest and co...ntributing to keeping our environment clean We encourage you to continue clean ups when you're out. If you wish to host a clean up, ACAP can provide supplies for your event! Feel free to contact us for more info or visit https://buff.ly/350pLJt to learn more. #keepourcoastsclean #cleanup #environment #sustainability #SaintAction See more

Welcome to Financial Literacy Month 2020. For the 7th consecutive year we will be awarding the Judi Chisholm Bursary to someone who has participated in Money Matters and has seen improvement in their financial situation. Last year Crystal was awarded the $500.00 bursary that she used to fund her post secondary education. Where would you use the $500.00? Contact us for an application.

Thank you to @lyricsharmomidelivery for the speedy service today. Best of luck with your new business. #supportlocal

Our friends at the Saint John Tool Library & DIY centre will be hosting a wrap-up party for their fall fundraiser at Woodchucks on Nov 2. Check it out, get some tickets, and follow their page to stay up to date on their work on building up Saint John one tool at a time! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/saint-john-tool-library-fall-fu