Desjardins Mutual Assistance Fund

Desjardins Mutual Assistance Fund (1 min 34 s)

Added on November 7, 2019

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The Desjardins Mutual Assistance Fund program is designed to support people experiencing financial difficulties or facing one-time emergency expenses. Through budget advice and, if necessary, a small loan, it helps reduce debt and promote financial literacy. Discover the benefits of this program!

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Desjardins Mutual Assistance Fund (1 min 34 s)

Added on November 7, 2019 | Desjardins Group

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[Text on screen: Desjardins Mutual Assistance Fund]

[The Desjardins logo frames the text on the screen]

[Text on screen: Thanks to the commitment of Desjardins caisses, in partnership with 35 community organizations, the Desjardins Mutual Assistance Fund is lending a helping hand to people experiencing financial difficulties.]

[The screen splits in 2]

[Text on screen: What is the Desjardins Mutual Assistance Fund?]

[A man and a woman are looking at a computer screen]

[Text on screen: #1 - FREE budget counselling]

[A woman is showing a document to her coworkers]

[Text on screen: #2 – Expert advice]

[We see stacks of coins on the screen.]

[Text on screen: #3 – Small loans, if needed]

[The coins give way to the Desjardins logo.]

[Text on screen: A helping hand to …]

[The Desjardins logo moves across the screen like an arrow.]

[Text on screen: find a way out of a difficult situation]

[There's a magnifying glass to the left of the text.]

[Text on screen: Get a clear idea of your finances]

[There are coins to the left of the text.]

[Text on screen: Learn how to make a budget]

[Text on screen: And it works!]

[Text on screen: 84% of participants improved their situation]

[We see a participant, and she's quoted.]

[Text on screen: "If I'd known, I would have come sooner!"]

[Text on screen: 87% changed their buying habits]

[We see a participant, and he's quoted.]

[Text on screen: "I've made peace with money."]

[Text on screen: 98% found answers that suited their needs]

[We see a man and a woman participant, and they're quoted.]

[Text on screen: "The advisors gave me tons of tips."]

[Text on screen: 100% felt heard and respected]

[We see a mother and daughter, and the mother is quoted.]

[Text on screen: "I was amazed at how much assistance they were able to provide."]

[The Desjardins logo appears.]

[Text on screen: Since 2001… ]

[An icon representing people is to the left of the text.]

[Text on screen: 106,807 people assisted]

[The screen splits in 2, and a budget chart icon goes to the left of the text.]

[Text on screen: 62,929 one-on-one budget consultations]

[The screen splits in 3, and a money icon appears.]

[Text on screen: 9,393 loans]

[The screen splits in 4, and a money bag icon appears.]

[Text on screen: $5,607,904 granted]

[The Desjardins logo appears quickly.]

[Text on screen: Desjardins Mutual Assistance Fund]

[Keyboard typing sound]

[Text on screen: Learn more about partner organizations at desjardins.com/mutualassistance]

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