The Dollar Detectives

The Dollar Detectives To prepare and empower today's young people through quality programs with the relevant skills needed for financial stability. We make adulting fun!

The Dollar Detectives' major goal is to teach youth and young adults money and life skills in order to boost their confidence, leadership, and sense of self-determination. Our program is designed exclusively for youth aged 15 to 24. We explore finances through curiosity, hands-on and life-skills activities, interactive games, arts, recreation, incentives and rewards, extension activities, guest sp

eakers, community field trips, peer support and mentorship. Young adults enjoy our program through scenario based learning and appropriate community engagements.

Financial advice is everywhere online. 📱💸From “how to save your first $100,000” to “pay off debt fast,” social media has...
05/28/2026

Financial advice is everywhere online. 📱💸

From “how to save your first $100,000” to “pay off debt fast,” social media has made money conversations more accessible than ever especially for young people. But not all financial advice is created equal.

The rise of “finfluencers” is changing how we learn about money, investing and wealth-building. While some creators share helpful insights, others may spread misinformation, unrealistic expectations or risky strategies.

So how do you know who to trust?

In our blog, we explore the opportunities and risks of financial influencers and share tips for navigating online financial advice wisely.

đź”— Read more on our blog: https://www.thedollardetectives.com/2025/05/rise-of-the-finfluencers-navigating-financial-advice-on-social-media/

🚀 We’re excited to announce NEW intakes for ElevateUP eConnect!After a successful inaugural launch with 60 learners acro...
05/27/2026

🚀 We’re excited to announce NEW intakes for ElevateUP eConnect!

After a successful inaugural launch with 60 learners across 4 provinces, we’re opening the doors again for more youth ready to build their financial future 💡

💬 “This was a good introduction to exploring finances. Many were new terms and it provided a good foundation to build on this knowledge.”

Build money skills to navigate your future with confidence. Learn to make money work for you in our FREE online ElevateUP eConnect Program.

📌 You’ll Gain:

đź’° Money Skills: Master the fundamentals like budgeting, saving, investing and credit
🎓 Access to Coursera: Explore career pathways with online courses and professional certificates
Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to level up your financial confidence!

Register here: https://forms.gle/aR6SsVyJT6AES8zR9

Learn more at our open house. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987774932332?aff=oddtdtcreator

Growing Green$ Workshop is Here! 💸🌱Youth will learn how to invest in their wellbeing in TWO powerful ways:💰 Financial We...
05/25/2026

Growing Green$ Workshop is Here! 💸🌱

Youth will learn how to invest in their wellbeing in TWO powerful ways:

💰 Financial Wellbeing — investing and saving strategies that actually work
🥗 Nutrition Wellbeing — learn how to grow your own food through sprouting and small-space gardening

This hands-on workshop is all about building real-life skills and confidence because saving money isn’t just about cutting back… sometimes it’s about growing smarter 🌿✨

đź“Ť Hands-on + interactive
đź‘Ą Designed for youth
🌱 Grow food. Grow confidence. Grow your future.

Sign up here: https://bookings.yourapl.ca/event/4002526

In collaboration with : Airdrie Public Library , &

Stronger Together is here—and it’s FREE and fully hands-on! 💪✨Join an exciting, interactive program funded by Participac...
05/19/2026

Stronger Together is here—and it’s FREE and fully hands-on! 💪✨

Join an exciting, interactive program funded by Participaction , where families with kids and/or youth come together to grow their money through saavy savings, move their bodies with Reformer Mat Pilates and build confidence through cooking.

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s a full experience! Strengthen your body, learn practical life skills and create meaningful moments as a family in a fun and supportive environment.

Build skills. Build wellness. Build connection.
Let’s get stronger—together. 💫

In collaboration with YMCA Canada Lorene Beth Hughes YMCA Calgary
Link to register: https://ymcacalgary.my.site.com/ #/app/program/list/DIV-001/275106

🚀 We’re excited to announce NEW intakes for ElevateUP eConnect!After a successful inaugural launch with 60 learners acro...
05/16/2026

🚀 We’re excited to announce NEW intakes for ElevateUP eConnect!

After a successful inaugural launch with 60 learners across 4 provinces, we’re opening the doors again for more youth ready to build their financial future 💡

💬 “This was a good introduction to exploring finances. Many were new terms and it provided a good foundation to build on this knowledge.”

Build money skills to navigate your future with confidence. Learn to make money work for you in our FREE online ElevateUP eConnect Program.

📌 You’ll Gain:

đź’° Money Skills: Master the fundamentals like budgeting, saving, investing and credit
🎓 Access to Coursera: Explore career pathways with online courses and professional certificates

Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to level up your financial confidence!

Register here: https://forms.gle/aR6SsVyJT6AES8zR9

Learn more at our open house. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987774932332?aff=oddtdtcreator

Growing Green$ Workshop is Here! 💸🌱Families with kids and/or youth will learn how to invest in their wellbeing in TWO po...
05/11/2026

Growing Green$ Workshop is Here! 💸🌱

Families with kids and/or youth will learn how to invest in their wellbeing in TWO powerful ways:

💰 Financial Wellbeing — investing and saving strategies that actually work
🥗 Nutrition Wellbeing — learn how to grow your own food through sprouting and small-space gardening

This hands-on workshop is all about building real-life skills and confidence because saving money isn’t just about cutting back… sometimes it’s about growing smarter 🌿✨

đź“Ť Hands-on + interactive
đź‘Ą Designed for youth and families
🌱 Grow food. Grow confidence. Grow your future.

Sign up here: https://bookings.yourapl.ca/event/4002526

In collaboration with and thank you: Airdrie Public Library Mumm's Sprouting Seeds Blue Grass Garden Centre Calgary

Stronger Together is here—and it’s FREE and fully hands-on! 💪✨Join an exciting, interactive program funded by Participac...
05/06/2026

Stronger Together is here—and it’s FREE and fully hands-on! 💪✨

Join an exciting, interactive program funded by Participaction where families with kids and/or youth come together to grow their money through savvy savings, move their bodies with Reformer Mat Pilates and build confidence through cooking.

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s a full experience! Strengthen your body, learn practical life skills and create meaningful moments as a family in a fun and supportive environment.

Build skills. Build wellness. Build connection.
Let’s get stronger—together. 💫

In collaboration with: YMCA Calgary and Lorene Beth Hughes

Link to register: https://ymcacalgary.my.site.com/ #/app/program/list/DIV-001/275106

As an organization dedicated to supporting Black communities, we understand that employment is more than just a paychequ...
05/05/2026

As an organization dedicated to supporting Black communities, we understand that employment is more than just a paycheque—it’s an opportunity to build skills and provide experience. It also leads to future opportunities.

We are excited to promote the thousands of Canada Summer Jobs opportunities that are currently available on the Job Bank website and mobile app for youth aged 15 to 30. .gc

Visit the link below:
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth

RESOURCE ALERT: New opportunity for youth interested in health and well-being topics! Apply to join the IHDCYH Youth Adv...
05/02/2026

RESOURCE ALERT: New opportunity for youth interested in health and well-being topics! Apply to join the IHDCYH Youth Advisory Council.

The CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) is accepting applications until May 19 from youth living in Canada and aged 12-25. They are seeking new perspectives and new voices. Check out more information on the YAC website, and please share with youth in your network who may be interested!

Learn more at: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/51876.html?

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Calgary
Calgary, AB
T3K5K3

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Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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