Krista is here to advocate for community members and hep them achieve financial security and stability. She is always welcoming and eager to let you know what benefits you are entitled to.

Please book an appointment today by calling our office at 204.772.9091 extension 1 to access these free services.

Krista can assist you with the following:

• Income Tax
• Birth certificates  / Health cards
• EIA (applications, communication, appointments, advocacy, rental forms, declaration of income)
• Disability application for income tax, tax credit
• Childcare benefits
• Rent Assist application
• Winnipeg / Manitoba housing applications
• CRA (Option C, advocacy, phone calls)
• Resumes and cover letters
• G.I.S. – Guaranteed Income Security
• O.A.S. – Old Age Security
• C.P.P. – Canada Pension Plan
• Indigenous Day School applications
• Housing applications and referrals

Public Health nurse Julia will be visiting our drop in on Mondays from 1:30-3:30 to connect with the community and answer any health questions/concerns you may have.

Referrals for:

• Housing
• Mental health support
• Family doctors

Assistance with:

• Applying for EIA/ Disability
• Food security
• Pregnancy tests/ counselling

Immunizations available:

• Tetanus
• COVID
• Flu
• PneumoniaCa
• HPV
• Hepatitis
• and more.

This drop-in program is offered free of charge for community members to explore their creativity.  New hobbies such as art, play or music support positive mental health and help form positive mind body connections. This program that will make your brain and heart – HAPPY!

Come join counsellor Glenn and Jess

4:30pm every Monday at 406 Edmonton St. 3rd floor

Nutritious food will be served!

The Family Support Liaison is a member of the Community Support Team and works with families involved with the Child and Family services system through individual work, advocacy and group programming to support better understanding of their case plans and work towards completing them.

The Liaison will assist families in all areas including wellness, mental health referrals, parenting programs, risk prevention, understanding the system and will act as part of a healthy support system.

The Family Support Liaison works towards reducing the number of children entering foster homes, increasing placements with family members and assisting with reunification.

Primary:

• Advocate
• Case Plan
• Referrals- counselling, programs, childcare supports etc.
• Support network
• Liaison between parent/family and CFS agency

The official document issued to record a person’s birth, including such identifying data as name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, and parentage.

FAQs

Q: How much will this cost?
A: FREE

Q: How long is the process?
A: Approximately half-hour

Q: When will it come in the mail?
A: Between 6 to 8 weeks

Q: Who are they for?
A: Winnipeg

Q: Who can access?
A: All Winnipeg citizens

Q: Do you do out of province?
A: No

Q: How can I make an appointment?
A: Call 204.772.9091

Q: Where are you located?
A: 406 Edmonton Street – 3rd floor

Q: Where do I go for my appointment?
A: 3rd Floor

Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Manitoba Health Card

Do you have a simple tax situation and need help filing your taxes? Thrive provides a CRA approved service that allows us to book a brief in-person appointment with you at our office to get the process of filing your taxes started.

Thrive operates a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for eligible participants. We’ll help file income tax returns either online or on paper (depending on the year(s) being filed). Participants can be provided printed summaries of their tax returns.

Eligibility requirements:

• Those who are currently single individuals whose personal income does NOT exceed $35,000.
• Single parents with total income less than $45,000.
• $45,000 for a married or common-law couple, with an extra $2,500 in income allowed for each child/dependent.
• Note that taxes are not prepared for: self-employed, rental, end of life, or interest income.

You are NOT eligible if any of the following apply to your circumstances:

• Self-employment income or employment expenses
• Business or rental income and expenses
• Interest income over $1,000
• Capital gains or losses
• Foreign property (T1135)
• Bankrupt individuals in the year of bankruptcy (or the year prior, if that return has not been filed)
• Deceased individual

What to bring to your appointment:

• Bring all T-slips and a piece of valid Identification (driver’s license, Manitoba Health card, or birth certificate), plus any other information required for taxes.
• Married/common-law couples should attend together.

Join Thrive Safety Club (TSC) as we form community connections! TSC hosts speakers, special events and discussions, and shares kudos by honoring the folks who help the community feel safe! Once a month the club walks the neighborhood to share treats and resources.

This also give you a place to feel heard!

Every Tuesday evening from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Women’s Support Circle provides a safe space for women to share their true selves, where they can find their voice, reclaim their power, and remember their self-worth. Together, women celebrate their unique diversity, while honoring the common divine feminine energy to foster self-growth and personal transformation.