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Chris Peterson
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FAQ: Is Penny Forward Just for People Who Are Blind?
As I’ve become more involved in the blindness field, I’ve started to notice something interesting — or maybe “alarming” is a better word. There seems to be a growing trend in some agencies that serve people with blindness or low vision to remove or, at the very least, strongly deemphasize the word “blind” from their…
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Breaking Bias: Navigating Blindness and Career Success
One of the most common questions we receive about employment is, “When and how should I disclose my blindness or vision impairment?” It’s a tricky question with no clear-cut answers, and one that we grappled with when developing our Employment Essentials course, which we released earlier this year. On the one hand, you don’t want…
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Celebrating Moe Carpenter’s AFC® Exam Success
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news today—Penny Forward’s very own Moe Carpenter has passed the Accredited Financial Counselor, AFC®, exam! 🎉 This is such a huge milestone for Moe, and I couldn’t be more proud of all the hard work and dedication she’s put in to achieve this.
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That Time I Said No to Dennis Quaid
Let me tell you about the time I thought I’d struck gold. Out of the blue, I received an email from an administrative assistant at PBS—the Public Broadcasting System, the very beacon of education and public good in America. She wanted to set up a meeting with Stephanie Lewis, a senior producer for “Viewpoint Hosted…
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Labor Day Message: The Power of “Let Me Help” and the Importance of Feeling Useful
In the classic “Star Trek” episode, “City on the Edge of Forever,” Captain Kirk says to Edith Keeler, “Let me help. A hundred years or so from now, I believe, a famous novelist will write a classic using that theme. He’ll recommend those three words even over “I love you.”” This seemingly simple line, referencing…
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Building and Maintaining Good Credit: Why Dave Ramsey Isn’t Always Right
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hello Penny Forward community, I hope you’re all doing well! Today, I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind since I came across a post from Dave Ramsey on Facebook last week. Now, before we dive into it, let me just say…
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Book Review: “Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership: Because the World Is Counting on You”
Submitted by Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson In a world where the old rules no longer apply, nonprofit leadership is more important than ever. Now in its second edition, Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership is a must-have resource for organizations of all shapes and sizes wanting to make a bigger difference in the world.…
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Announcing Financial Independence Is For Everyone Contest Winners
🎉 Celebrating Success: Announcing Our “Financial Independence is for Everyone” Contest Winners! 🎉 Hey, Penny Forward family! We have some thrilling news to share! On July 1st, 2024, we kicked off our first-ever “Financial Independence is for Everyone” contest with a bang, aiming to spread the word about the importance of accessible financial education for…
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Unleash Your Potential with Blind Biz: Empowering Blind Entrepreneurs
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey there, Penny Forward friends! I’m super excited to share something that I believe will make a significant difference in our community. You all know how passionate I am about supporting our blind and visually impaired family. We’ve faced challenges together, especially when it comes…