John was looking for a way to get a new health card but didn’t know where to start. On the recommendation of his niece, John found his way to SEED. SEED staff helped him to obtain his photo ID and birth certificate through the Access to Benefits program. With his IDs in hand, John was able to get his health coverage renewed.
John
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Michelle
“I am very thankful SEED has touched my life. They have paved the path for future generations of my family.”
After explaining the situation to her employment coach, Michelle was referred to SEED. She felt understood and supported by the staff in SEED’s Recognition Counts program.
Eadha
Eadha, meaning endurance, is a sourdough bakery worker co-operative in Winnipeg’s West End. Eadha operates under a queer, anti-racist, and de-colonial mandate, and strives to provide staff with a living wage and benefits. Originally launched as a sole proprietorship in 2016, Eadha began working with SEED in 2021 to transition into a worker co-operative and officially re-launched as Eadha Bakery Co-op in 2023 with six worker-owners.
Lindiwe
“I was on EIA [Employment and Income Assistance] while I was going to school from 2015-2018. I took graphic design in school so I wanted to invest in a computer but on EIA you have such a small amount to spend so you can’t really spend anything extra.”
Lindiwe moved back to Winnipeg with her daughters to start fresh and was looking for resources to help her get started. After completing the Saving Circle program, she joined the Individual Development Account (IDA) program in 2019.