Finance tips for VCH moms

This past weekend, many of us at VCH celebrated Mother’s Day – a special day honouring a special person in all of our lives. Did you know that  more than 80 per cent of the dedicated staff who work at VCH staff are women? Many of these women are mothers or are responsible for the care of their mothers.

“Sometimes these dedicated, caring moms sacrifice taking care of themselves for the sake of their families,” reflects Dr. Stacy Sprague, the executive director of the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). “This workshop is for all of you. It is an opportunity  for you to take care of yourself by learning some very practical and helpful information.”

On Monday, June 3rd, the Financial Literacy Counsel (FLC) and EFAP will be holding a workshop: Financial Literacy for Moms. The workshop will provide VCH moms with guidance on wise and responsible financial planning.

Alphil Guilaran, executive director of the Financial Literary Counsel

“Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned mom or taking care of your mom, this workshop will have a lot of great information,” says Alphil Guilaran, executive director of the FLC. “The workshop will be a great mix of a number of different, very relevant topics.”

The topics that will be looked at during the workshop include:

• budgeting;
• debt management;
• post maternity pension top ups;
• RESP education savings rules for 2013;
• the new BC Training and Education Grant and;
• protecting mom from financial elder abuse.

Who? VCH moms.

What? Information on how to make wise and responsible financial decisions.

When? Monday, June 3rd from 4:30 to 6 pm.

Where? Paetzold Auditorium, Vancouver General Hospital

Why? Because you it’s an opportunity learn about some valuable skills – with other moms – for yourself and your family. And it’s free!

How? Please register through CCRS (https://ccrs.vch.ca)

For more information contact:
Sonali Sharma Powell at 604.872.4929 ext. 228

EFAP is an off-site, confidential, voluntary, short-term counselling service typically offered to all eligible employees and family members of Vancouver Coastal Health. For more information about eligibility, please contact the EFAP for more information.