Local hosting financial literacy open house, fundraiser

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A local woman has organized an event to help locals improve their financial literacy and raise money for the Women’s Resource Society. 

Crystal Courtorielle, an independent broker, is holding the educational open house at Margaret Ma Murray Community School on April 30th.

The event will include information on personal insurance, debt reduction, retirement planning, children’s education savings, investments and more money-saving tips.

The broker says her company will be matching donations made to the Women’s Resource Society.

“I chose the women’s resources because I’m a single mom, and I have used the Women’s resource centre a few times as my children have grown up, so I just wanna give back to the community,” Courtorielle said.

Childcare will be available by donating food or cash to the Women’s Resource Society.

Courtorielle is still looking for donations for door prizes and the silent auction.

The event begins at 1 p.m. on April 30th, 2023, at Margaret Ma Murray Community School, 11504 105th Avenue.

Courtorielle says the event is free to attend but asks those interested to reserve a spot so she can hire the correct number of workers.

To reserve a spot or for more information, Courtorielle can be reached on Facebook through the event page at crystal.courtorielle@gmail.com or 250-793-7788.