Poverty is not just a question of income – it's also a question of savings and assets. Building savings and assets is one of SEDI's most progressive approaches to alleviating poverty and fostering independence.   The idea is to enable poor and working poor Canadians to save more money faster, in order to acquire assets such as a new business, post secondary education, job training, or owning a home. Our Asset-building projects involve a combination of money, investment and financial training, with a focus on linking low-income persons and communities with local non-profit agencies and financial institutions.

SEDI is currently conducting one asset-building project called ; has recently completed the , Independent Living Accounts, project; and is in the midst of establishing the project.