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MOe Carpenter
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Together Towards Tomorrow: Penny Forwardâs Path to Success
Unveiling Penny Forward’s Path to the Future We were delighted to invite you to join us for a special celebration of Penny Forward and the success weâve had in bringing financial education to the blind community so far. Additionally, we unveiled our highly anticipated three-year strategic plan! How to access This took place during…
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Podcast: Notes of Progress, ACBâs Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency Part 1
In this collaborative podcast episode between the Penny Forward Podcast and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Advocacy Update Podcast, we explore the past and future of accessible currency. Our guest, Dan Spoone, the ACB Interim Executive Director, shares the organization’s commitment to enhancing the lives of blind and low vision individuals. We delve…
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Wednesday Workshop: Nurturing Career and Family Finances
Octoberâs Financial Odyssey Part 2 â Nurturing Career and Family Finances “We continued our exciting adventure, delving deep into the intricacies of managing your finances through the ever-changing seasons of adulthood. Just like nature transitioned from Spring to Summer to Fall, so did our financial needs and aspirations transform over time. âď¸ Part 2 (Oct.…
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Wednesday Workshop: Planting Seeds of Independence
Octoberâs Financial Odyssey Part 1 â Planting Seeds of Independence We were thrilled to invite you to part 1 of our October members-only group chat series, where we embarked on an exciting adventure that delved deep into the intricacies of managing your finances through the ever-changing seasons of adulthood. Just like nature transitions from Spring…
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Podcast: Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady Part 2
This week is part 2 of our discussion with The Blind History Lady. She had so many fantastic stories to share we decided to spread them out over 2 episodes. This week we learn about Thomas David Shaw and what Peggy is currently working on and what is next. The Blind History Lady: Get on…
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Podcast: Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady Part 1
This week is part 1 of our discussion with The Blind History Lady. She had so many fantastic stories to share we decided to spread them out over 2 episodes. This week we learn about Marie’s story and the process Peggy uses to research, and who she does research on. Show notes The Blind History…
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Penny Forward on Real Money Real Experts
âWhether someone wants to be independent with their finances is their absolute decisionâŚbut what I donât want that decision to be based around is the fact that someone cannot see anymoreâŚI want to help [people] realize that there are options.â â Liz Bottner Announcement This past week Penny Forward’s President and Vise President were…
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Wednesday Workshop: Credit Card Discussion
Letâs Talk Credit Cards and More! đ˘ As we geared up for another exciting week, we dove into a topic that was near and dear to many of us â credit cards. đď¸đ Whether you were stepping onto the college campus for the first time or making a triumphant return, those credit card offers were…
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Wednesday Workshop: “Poverty by America,” Book Discussion
Book Discussion, “Poverty by America” Over the month of Aug. you joined us in reading the best selling book. “Poverty by America,” and now it was time to share with us what you thought. Did the book help broaden your prospective? Was there any actionable changes you can make? How did this book relate to…
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Podcast: The Gift Economy – Where Giving and Receiving Become Acts of Kindness and Community
In this podcast episode we focus on the Buy Nothing group on Facebook, where people can give away and ask for items they no longer need. Chris and Kelly Peterson share their experiences with the group, discussing the benefits of participating, such as saving money and building a sense of community. They also mention the…