Join ABLE2 for Budgeting 101: Practical Tools for Managing Your Money on March 17 at the Nepean Centrepointe Library, as part of our GROW Financial Literacy Series. This in-person workshop focuses on the realistic basics of budgeting and how budgeting can work in everyday life.
Budgeting is an important part of financial literacy and overall financial well-being. While a budget can’t magically make money appear, it is a powerful tool that can help you better understand where your money goes, pay bills on time, and reduce financial stress. This session will support you in building greater awareness of your expenses and identifying practical ways to manage your money more effectively.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with essential budgeting tools and strategies to help you make financial choices that fit your unique situation. The session is designed to be practical, approachable, and supportive, with a strong focus on building confidence around money.
Date: March 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST (delivered in English)
Venue: (In-person only) Nepean Centrepointe Library, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7 Meeting Room 1B
Registration closes on March 15, 2026, at 12 PM*
You’ll Learn:
- The basics of budgeting
- How to identify areas where you may be spending more than you intend
- How to keep track of your bank account
- How to realistically budget based on your financial situation
Who Should Attend:
This presentation is for anyone who has a disability (of any kind) and would like to learn more about budgeting and managing their money.
This session is also open to caregivers and support people, and family members or others who support a person with a disability with their finances
This is an introductory presentation, and no background knowledge is required.
Speaker:
Jeri Bittorf – Resolve Counselling Services Canada
Jeri Bittorf helps people learn how to manage their money. Jeri has worked in this field for over 16 years. She supports people who are having money problems and people who want to feel more confident about their finances.
Jeri is trained as a credit counsellor and money coach. She understands that money is not just about numbers; it is also about feelings, stress, and life experiences. She helps people set goals and make plans that work for them. Jeri has taught money classes across Canada and has worked with many community groups to help people build better financial lives.
Presented by ABLE2’s Funding Brokerage Service and Resolve Counselling Services Canada
Resolve Counselling Services Canada is a not-for-profit agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The organization provides quality counselling services to significantly improve the social, emotional, and economic well-being of individuals and families.
This GROW Financial Literacy Series session is generously funded by Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).
Liability Disclaimer Statement
ABLE2 offers the in-person GROW Education Series Session for educational purposes only. Participants should understand that there is always a possibility of physical injury. By registering, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk. ABLE2 accepts no responsibility for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the activity.
By participating in the virtual GROW Education Series Session, you are agreeing to the following liability statements.
I voluntarily agree to assume all risks and accept sole responsibility for any illness or injury to myself, including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, death, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, may experience or incur in connection with my participation in the in-person GROW Education Series Session.
On my behalf (and on behalf of any minors in my care), I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless ABLE2: Support for People with Disabilities, its officers and directors, members, employees, volunteers, agents and representatives, of all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind, arising out of or relating to my (and any minors in my care) participation in the in-person GROW Education Series Session.
I understand and agree that this release includes any & all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of ABLE2: Support for People with Disabilities, its directors or officers, employees, volunteers, agents and representatives, before, during or after participation in the in-person GROW Education Series Session.
