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Programs

Ownership Empower: Financial Literacy/Mentorship Program

​In partnership with “Sharifa Manning Financial Service Professional”

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Recognizing financial literacy as a vital life skill, the program prioritizes equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary for long-term financial success and a stable financial foundation. It's a straightforward initiative to empower individuals by helping them understand and build a strong financial base that will benefit future generations.

Meet the Facilitator 

Sharifa Manning

Sharifa Manning is a Licensed Independent Financial Service Professional, certified coach, and executive of the Resilient Woman Program. She empowers women and girls—especially those who have experienced trauma—to take on leadership roles and achieve financial independence. Experience & Impact: With 25+ years of experience in customer service and business consulting, Sharifa founded The Customer Experience Architect Inc., helping organizations improve client interactions. She is also a business strategist, red-carpet host, and fashion consultant, with media appearances on CP24, Rogers, NewsTalk 1010, and Flow 98.7. Role in the Program: As facilitator for the Ownership Empowerment Program, Sharifa leads seven-week Financial Literacy Cohorts, teaching budgeting, credit management, and long-term financial planning to equip participants for sustainable homeownership. Quote: "I have done the hard work in life for everyone so they can open doors I have access to."

Our Clients Say

"When I first joined the Ownership Empower Program in Cohort 1, I didn’t finish because life got in the way and I could not stay focused. When I came back for Cohort 2, I was in a different place and ready to give it my all — and I am so glad I did. Sharifa taught us practical things that really work, like ‘Find $100’ and the Snowball Savings method. I actually found $100 I didn’t realize I had, and I used what I learned to pay off three long-standing debts. It feels so good to finally be debt-free. I can’t say enough about Sharifa. Her tone, her encouragement, and the way she taught kept me motivated. She made the sessions feel safe and real, like I could be honest about my struggles without being judged. As a single parent who has struggled for years, this program gave me the tools and confidence I needed to move toward financial stability. I finally feel in control of my money and my future. And the best part is knowing that if I ever feel stuck, I can always reconnect with the program for support. This experience truly changed my life — there’s no turning back now.” — Ownership Empower Graduate, Cohort 2 Diane James

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