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Canadian 🇨🇦 #charity with a mission to help arts & entertainment professionals maintain their health, dignity & ability to work.

Toronto, Canada
Joined October 2009
🛑 As of January 13th, 2025, this account is no longer active.🛑 For information on Emergency Financial Aid or any of our other programs and services, please visit our website at afchelps.ca.
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Stay connected with us! Follow along on any of our other channels to see what we're up to and be part of the conversation. 🦋 Bluesky: buff.ly/4hfSPPr 📸 Instagram: buff.ly/4hfcbUP 👍 Facebook: buff.ly/42dfbg2 🔗 LinkedIn: buff.ly/4jfbHj9
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Start the new year strong with a couple of financial wellness affirmations to inspire you. ✨🧘💰
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If you're looking for a little extra support in reaching your financial goals, join us for our upcoming financial wellness workshop "Survive and Thrive," presented by Scott Elliot, CPA. 🗓️ Wed. January 15 🕰️ 1-2 pm ET | 10-11 am PT 💻 on Zoom
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🔗 Visit our website to register! buff.ly/3VR8v37 This workshop was developed by CPA Canada as part of their financial literacy education program. #financialwellness #financialliteracy #personalfinance #financialstress
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Something medieval this way comes! What trends do we expect for the arts in 2025? 🔮 Check out some of the predictions made by Canadian artists in this feature written for CBC Arts by Leah Collins. buff.ly/4j30x0U #ArtsinCanada #ArtsTrends2025
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❤️‍🩹Recognizing the signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis is one of the many valuable skills one can learn in mental health first aid training. Scroll to see if you are correct 👇
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If one of your ✨goals for 2025 involves developing new skills that promote mental health and well-being in yourself and others, consider taking a mental health first aid training course! 🔗 Visit our website to learn more about our upcoming courses! buff.ly/3TSZ8jt
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Post-show blues are real. 😔 Christine (The AFC's senior program worker) explores the emotional rollercoaster that often comes after a performance, especially during the holidays. ❤️ Tag a fellow performer who needs this! ✨
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Don't let imposter syndrome steal your shine! ✨ Hayley (a case manager at The AFC) offers practical strategies for recognizing and overcoming self-doubt. Step into the new year with confidence. 💪 🦾
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You deserve to enjoy the holidays! 😊 Emily (one of the case managers at The AFC) offers gentle reminders and practical tips for managing your energy and expectations this season. Give it a watch and share your own strategies for staying balanced in the comments. ✨
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Lost your gig? Don't panic! 🫨 Learn how to manage your finances and well-being during career transitions. Free virtual workshop with CPA Scott Elliott. "Survive & Thrive" 🗓️ January 15, 1-2 pm ET | 10-11 am PT on Zoom Register now: buff.ly/3VR8v37
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Our team will be on a holiday break from December 23 to January 6. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to seeing you in 2025! ✨
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