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The AFC - the lifeline for Canada's entertainment industry

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The AFC - the lifeline for Canada's entertainment industry

On a mission to help entertainment professionals maintain their health, dignity & ability to work. The AFC is the lifeline for Canada’s entertainment industry.

Through compassionate and confidential support, we help Canadian entertainment professionals maintain their health, dignity and ability to work.

06/18/2026

A huge thank you to everyone at Stratford Festival who helped spread the word about the payroll donations program during the opening week! ❤️

We're so thrilled that so many festival workers signed up to support The AFC through the QR codes featured on daily call sheets and the awareness campaign posters displayed on callboards. Let's keep the momentum going.

Is that a campaign poster peeking out from behind the tomato plant?? We see you! 👀 Turns out growing support for The AFC isn't the only thing growing at Stratford this season 🍅

Thank you for helping this campaign take root and blossom - it is proof that when we plant the seeds of community support, great things grow!

06/12/2026

Between contracts, are you surviving, or strategically preparing for what comes next?

Here’s a simple 5-step framework for building financial stability as a gig worker, from shifting your mindset, to creating a flexible “Gap Plan,” to staying grounded through income ups and downs. Think of it as a starting point for moving from survival mode to something more sustainable.

We’re going deeper into this framework in an upcoming workshop with Credit Canada, designed specifically for folks navigating contract work and unpredictable income in the entertainment industry.

The Comeback Strategy: Building Financial Stability Without a Steady Paycheque
📅 June 16, 2026
🕐 1–2:30 PM ET (10–11:30 AM PT)
💻 Live on Zoom (FREE)
♿ ASL interpretation, closed captions, and translated captions (35 languages) available
🎥 Recording provided to all registrants
🔗 Save your spot to attend live or register to receive the link to replay
https://buff.ly/wPuxpxi

06/11/2026

A huge thank you and a round of applause to the company of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, the local cast members from & Juliet, and everyone who joined us on May 25 for Love on the Rocks, a special one-night-only cabaret in support of The AFC and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Together, we raised more than $8,200 to help support people in the performing arts and entertainment community. We are deeply grateful to the artists who generously shared their talents and stories, and to every audience member whose enthusiasm and generosity made the evening such a success.

The night was a powerful reminder of the ways music and theatre bring us together, foster connection, and strengthen our community. Thank you! ✨

Check out a few photos from the night 📷 John Shisko Photography

06/08/2026

Rencontrez notre animatrice d'atelier 👀

Jena Bah est une administratrice des services à la clientèle qui possède de l’expérience dans le soutien aux personnes donnant accès à des outils et des ressources en littératie financière pouvant avoir un impact positif et mesurable sur leur vie. Elle est passionnée par l’idée d’autonomiser les individus en leur offrant les connaissances et la confiance nécessaires pour prendre en main leurs finances grâce à un accompagnement bienveillant et sans jugement. Jena adopte une approche empreinte de compassion dans son travail et croit que l’éducation financière est essentielle à la stabilité et à l’indépendance à long terme.

Depuis plus de 60 ans, Credit Canada offre un allégement de la dette aux Canadiens. En tant que première et plus ancienne agence de conseil en crédit à but non lucratif au pays, elle a aidé des millions de personnes à éviter la faillite, à se libérer de leurs dettes et à atteindre le mieux-être financier.

La stratégie du retour : Bâtir une stabilité financière sans chèque de paie régulier
🗓️18 juin 2026
⏰13-14:30 HAE | 10-11:30 HAP
💻 Zoom (GRATUIT)
♿ Sous-titres et sous-titres traduits disponibles
📹 Enregistrement fourni à tous les inscrits
🔗 Inscrivez-vous maintenant 👇
https://buff.ly/udLOjrV

06/04/2026

Accessibility matters every day, and National AccessAbility Week (May 31 - June 6) is an important reminder of our commitment to improving the accessibility of our programs, services, and events so that more people can access the support they need.

One of the organizations driving meaningful change for persons with disabilities in our sector is the Disability Screen Office. Don't forget to check out their Industry Resource Hub, as well as their newly released Reframing Access: A Best Practices Guide on Disability Inclusion in Canada’s Screen Industry.

We also want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing ASL interpreters who help make our workshops more accessible and inclusive for industry members across the country! 🙌

♿🇨🇦

06/03/2026

Meet your workshop facilitator 👀

Alexandra Rodriguez will lead our upcoming financial wellness workshop presented in partnership with Credit Canada. Alexandra (she/her) is an accredited credit counsellor and Education Lead at Credit Canada, deeply passionate about helping others achieve financial well-being. Since 2017, she has been dedicated to empowering individuals and families to take control of their financial futures.

For more than 60 years, Credit Canada has provided debt relief for Canadians. As the country’s first and longest-standing non-profit credit counselling agency, they have helped millions avoid bankruptcy, become debt-free and achieve financial wellness.

The Comeback Strategy: Building Financial Stability Without a Steady Paycheque
🗓️ June 16, 2026
⏰1-2:30 pm ET | 10-11:30 am PT
💻 Zoom (FREE)
♿ ASL, closed captions & translated captions available
📹 Recording provided to all registrants
🔗 Register now: 👉 https://buff.ly/o2v1OTX

05/29/2026

May is National Caregiver Awareness Month, so we’re bringing back to spotlight an incredible organization making meaningful change in our sector. 🔦

Balancing Act Canada is working to increase access to employment for mothers, parents, and caregivers in the arts by collaborating with artists, arts workers, and industry partners to promote change at the individual, organizational, and systemic levels.

Their work is helping build a more sustainable and inclusive industry for caregivers across the arts community. We encourage you to learn more about their important initiatives and give them a follow to stay connected. ✨

https://buff.ly/eHzBLa3

05/28/2026

Comment bâtir une stabilité financière lorsque vos revenus sont imprévisibles ? Entre deux contrats, êtes-vous en mode survie… ou en train de vous préparer stratégiquement pour la suite ? 💡

Joignez-vous à nous pour un atelier sur le mieux-être financier animé avec 🤝

Ensemble, nous explorerons les réalités des carrières dans notre industrie, ce à quoi ressemble la stabilité financière pendant les périodes sans travail, nous analyserons certains des plus grands facteurs de stress financier du milieu et nous discuterons de moyens concrets pour passer du mode survie à un système financier personnel plus durable à long terme.

À qui s’adresse cet atelier
Les professionnels de l’industrie du divertissement qui doivent composer avec le travail contractuel et free-lance

Points saillants
--Apprendre à élaborer un « Plan d’écart » pour naviguer entre les contrats
--Recadrer l’imprévisibilité des revenus comme une réalité, réduisant ainsi le stress
--Comprendre pourquoi les méthodes de budgétisation traditionnelles sont souvent insuffisantes pour notre industrie
--Explorer des stratégies pour réduire les dépenses, gérer les dettes et dépenser de manière durable

La stratégie du retour : Bâtir une stabilité financière sans chèque de paie régulier
📅 18 juin 2026
⏰ 13-14:30 HAE | 10-11:30 HAP
📍 Zoom (Gratuit)
♿ Le sous-titrage codé et les sous-titres traduits (35 langues)
🎥 Le lien vers la rediffusion sera fourni à toutes les personnes inscrites
🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant ! https://buff.ly/GqcCYDh

05/27/2026

How do you build financial stability when your income isn’t predictable? Between contracts, are you surviving, or strategically preparing for what comes next? 💡

Join us for a financial wellness workshop with Credit Canada. 🤝

Together, we’ll explore the realities of careers in our industry, what financial stability looks like during gaps in work, unpack some of the industry’s biggest financial stressors, and discuss practical ways to move from survival mode toward a more sustainable long-term personal financial system.

Who should attend:
Freelance and contract workers across the entertainment industry 🎬

Key takeaways:
🧩 Learn how to build a Gap Plan between contracts
🧩 Reframe income predictability as a reality, reducing stress
🧩 Understand why traditional budgeting may not work for our industry
🧩 Explore strategies to reduce expenses, manage debt, and spend sustainably

The Comeback Strategy: Building Financial Stability Without a Steady Paycheque
📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 1-2:30 pm ET | 10-11:30 am PT
📍 Zoom (FREE)
♿ ASL, closed captions & translated captions
🎥 Recording will be provided to everyone who registers
🔗 Register now: https://buff.ly/Kbpbgb7

Address

1000 Yonge Street Suite 301
Toronto, ON
M4W2K2

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18773998392

Website

http://www.afchelps.ca/

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