File your taxes in Edmonton or Calgary by emailing taxes@thefei.ca for a virtual appointment. Otherwise, attend our locations at the Calgary Full Gospel Church or the Africa Centre in Edmonton
File your taxes in Edmonton or Calgary by emailing taxes@thefei.ca for a virtual appointment. Otherwise, attend our locations at the Calgary Full Gospel Church or the Africa Centre in Edmonton
The Financial Empowerment Initiative equips individuals and families with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to build sustainable financial futures.
FEI was founded on a simple belief — financial literacy should be accessible to everyone.
We bridge the gap for underserved communities through education, access to services, and relationship-centered programs.
The Financial Empowerment Initiative (FEI) exists to equip individuals, families, and communities — particularly newcomers, low-income earners, and underserved populations — with practical financial knowledge, access to services, and the confidence to make informed financial decisions.
Through community tax clinics, financial literacy workshops, youth programming, and relationship-centered seminars such as Money and Marriage, we work to remove barriers to financial stability and create pathways toward long-term economic security.
We envision financially informed communities where individuals and families are empowered to manage their resources wisely, access the services they are entitled to, build generational wealth, and live with dignity and confidence.
We see a future where financial literacy is not a privilege, but a shared foundation for thriving communities.
The programs cover a range of topics, including Financial Empowerment Club, Strategic Savings, E.D.’s Talk, and Tax Clinic Insights, all designed to transform you
At FEI, our work is guided by the following principles:
We intentionally design programs that reduce barriers to financial services, particularly for newcomers and marginalized communities.
We measure our impact, steward resources responsibly, and remain accountable to funders, partners, and the communities we serve.
We listen first. Our programs evolve in response to the real needs expressed by the communities we serve.
All personal and financial information shared with us is handled with strict privacy and care.
Every client is treated with respect — regardless of income level, background, or immigration status.
We believe in empowerment, not reliance. Our goal is to build financial knowledge that lasts beyond one workshop or tax season.
We provide accurate, transparent, and responsible financial information. Trust is the foundation of our work.
Our impact is made possible through the support of dedicated partners and funders.
At FEI, our work is guided by the following principles:
We intentionally design programs that reduce barriers to financial services, particularly for newcomers and marginalized communities.
We measure our impact, steward resources responsibly, and remain accountable to funders, partners, and the communities we serve.
We listen first. Our programs evolve in response to the real needs expressed by the communities we serve.
All personal and financial information shared with us is handled with strict privacy and care.
Every client is treated with respect — regardless of income level, background, or immigration status.
We believe in empowerment, not reliance. Our goal is to build financial knowledge that lasts beyond one workshop or tax season.
We provide accurate, transparent, and responsible financial information. Trust is the foundation of our work.
