Trevor had momentum.

After being laid off the previous year, he worked hard to get back on his feet. He met with an employment consultant, completed retraining, and had started going to interviews for jobs in his field. He was getting calls back. He was feeling hopeful.

Then, his car broke down.

The repair bill? $650. Without it, he couldn’t get to interviews. He couldn’t get to workshops. He couldn’t get anywhere.

Suddenly, the momentum he had fought so hard to build came to a screeching halt.

It’s a situation that plays out again and again. Job seekers doing everything right—making progress, gaining confidence—only to be stopped cold by a completely unexpected expense. A broken vehicle. A surprise dental bill. A rent increase. A stolen phone. These aren’t luxuries. They’re necessities in today’s job market. And without support, they can become the difference between getting hired and giving up.

This is why the Client Emergency Fund exists.

The fund was created to provide emergency financial relief for job seekers dealing with urgent, short-term challenges not covered by traditional supports. It’s designed for moments like Trevor’s—moments when everything is at risk of falling apart.

Because sometimes, success hinges on surviving the unexpected.

And that’s the power of your donation.

Every dollar you give to the Client Emergency Fund goes directly to someone in need. There are no administrative fees. No deductions. Just immediate, meaningful impact.

Your gift might help someone pay for a bus pass when their car breaks down. It might help cover an emergency prescription, or keep the heat on for another month while they job hunt. These aren’t extras—they’re essentials.

We all know life throws curveballs. For someone in a precarious financial position, even a small one can knock them completely off track. But with your help, they don’t have to start over.

A $50 donation can fill the tank. $100 can keep the lights on. $250 could cover emergency housing costs. Whatever the amount, you’re helping someone stay the course.

And since Job Skills is a registered Canadian charity, your donation qualifies for a charitable tax receipt.

Help someone keep moving forward—even when life throws the unexpected. Donate now at www.jobskills.org/donations

You can’t predict every challenge, but you can be part of someone’s solution.