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Welcome to the Penny Forward Blog, your go-to source for the latest updates, news, and upcoming events. At Penny Forward, we believe in fostering financial empowerment for individuals who are blind, and our blog is a dynamic hub where you can stay informed about the impactful strides we’re making. From groundbreaking initiatives to insightful stories of resilience, our blog is designed to keep you connected with the heart of our mission. Explore the latest developments, stay in the know about upcoming events, and join us on the journey to create a world where financial health is accessible to everyone, regardless of their visual abilities. Your path to empowerment starts here.

  • Bay State Council of the Blind Hybrid Spring Conference & Convention

    Bay State Council of the Blind’s (BSCB) 2024 Spring Conference and Convention which will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in hybrid fashion: In-person at Perkins School for the Blind’s Grousbeck Center for Students and Technology (55 Beechwood Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472) and remotely via Zoom. Be sure to catch Penny Forward’s Program Coordinator, MOe Carpenter’s presentation…

  • Podcast Episode Released to Public: Business Start-up Microcredential

    Liz and Moe sit down with Heather Miller, director of education and training at World Services for the Blind, to learn about the new Small Business Professional microcredential offered by WSB, The Chicago Lighthouse, and Miami University. The Chicago Lighthouse Miami University Microcredential equips prospective entrepreneurs to gain the knowledge and skills needed for starting…

  • Wednesday Workshop Recording: May 8 – Empowering Job Searching in the Blind Community

    Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. We are excited to invite you to our exclusive one-hour virtual workshop, “Empowering Job Searching in the Blind Community”, hosted by Penny Forward. Dive into key strategies and resources to help you navigate the job market…

  • Recording Tuesday’s Turning Pages Book Brunch May 7: The Total Money Makeover

    We read the intro chapter through Denial: I’m Not That Out of Shape We have provided the recording for those that may not have been able to join, or for those that wish to replay some of the conversation. Please note that these recordings may be edited for privacy or may contain pauses where information…

  • A Message from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Alumni Association

    Dear GDB Alumni, In 2023, 185 of you participated in a Rideshare survey. This survey was developed by the GDB Alumni Association Board of Directors and distributed to help gather data around the continuing issue of Rideshare denials. Your efforts and participation yielded undeniable results. Recently GDB released these results to enhance the general public’s…

  • Recording Tuesday’s Turning Pages Book Brunch April 30: “Money Out Loud,” Chapter 7

    We read Chapter 7: Hella Change, AKA Saving the World With Your Dollar, to the end of the book. We have provided the recording for those that may not have been able to join, or for those that wish to replay some of the conversation. Please note that these recordings may be edited for privacy…

  • Wednesday Workshop Recording: May 1 – Employment Networks, Connections that Create Careers

    Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. We are excited to invite you to our exclusive one-hour virtual workshop, “Unlocking Opportunities with Employment Networks”, hosted by Penny Forward. This session is tailored for recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability…

  • Wednesday Workshop Recording: April 24 – Joy of Enough, Living Your Best Life

    Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. Are you ready to embark on a journey towards greater contentment and fulfillment in your financial life? Join us for an empowering workshop where we’ll explore the transformative power of embracing “enough” and living your best…

  • Penny Forward Podcast: Flaunt Your Ability with Desiree Christian

    Topic: A new online shop, started by a Penny Forward member, creates items that celebrate our disabilities. Some of you may be familiar with Desirée on Tik Tok, YouTube or Instagram as the Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher. “In dealing with my own blindness and both of my daughters’ medical complexities, our family learned for…

  • Your Best is Enough: Turning Challenges into Triumphs

    A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Last week, I received a call that really made me think. Amidst a discussion, a client mentioned, “my best wasn’t enough.” This confession about his personal and professional struggles stuck with me, especially since his subsequent actions actually led him to many successes. This conversation…