Financial Empowerment
Service Update
Effective December 25, 2025, Flemingdon Park branch will close for approximately six months for a renovation.
Find help and learn how to improve your financial health and well-being. Our in-branch advisors and community partners can help those with low-income with tax filing, accessing government benefits, saving with limited cash flow, and planning for the future. Meet our community partners at one of the branches listed below.
Book an appointment
Cedarbrae
Schedule a Financial Empowerment counselling session by calling 416-396-8850 or speaking to staff in-branch. You can also book an appointment at Cedarbrae online.
Appointments are available:
Tuesdays, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursdays, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Fridays, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturdays, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Drop-in sessions are available:
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursdays, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fridays, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Downsview
Schedule a Financial Empowerment counselling session by calling 416-395-5720 or speaking to staff in-branch. You can also book an appointment at Downsview online.
Appointments are available:
Tuesdays 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursdays 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fridays 9:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Drop-in sessions are available:
Tuesdays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursdays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fridays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturdays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Flemingdon Park
Effective December 25, 2025, Flemingdon Park branch will close for approximately six months for a renovation. Service hours are temporarily relocated to Thorncliffe branch.
Riverdale
Schedule a Financial Empowerment counselling session by calling 416-393-7720 or speaking to staff in-branch. You can also book an appointment at Riverdale online.
Appointments are available:
Mondays 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesdays 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesdays 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursdays 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
Fridays 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Drop-in sessions are available:
Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thorncliffe
Schedule a Financial Empowerment counselling session by calling 416-396-3865 or speaking to staff in-branch. You can also book an appointment at Thorncliffe online.
Appointments are available:
Mondays, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Thursdays, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Fridays, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Saturdays, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Drop-in sessions are available:
Mondays, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursdays, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fridays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Meet our community partners
North York Community House
North York Community House (NYCH) is committed to building strong, vibrant communities – serving over 15,000 residents in northwest Toronto every year. We help transform lives by working with people, understanding their needs, and supporting them in achieving their goals. For over 30 years, we have been opening doors for new Canadians; supporting youth, parents and seniors in becoming active, engaged citizens; and creating opportunities for residents to improve their lives and lead positive change in their neighbourhoods.
WoodGreen
WoodGreen is one of the largest social service agencies in Toronto, delivering integrated programs from physical, mental health and disability services to affordable housing and pathways to employment. For 85 years, we have worked with communities to improve health and wellbeing for seniors, single mothers, newcomers and youth, creating new opportunities to thrive.
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This initiative is generously supported by:
Lead Donors:
Bank of America
Burgundy Legacy Foundation
CIBC Foundation
Osmington Inc.
WJ Properties
Supporting Donors:
Power Corporation of Canada
Jay and Leticia Reid