Fundraising

A Year of Thanks: Reflecting on Penny Forward’s Journey

A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson As we wrap up 2023, I want to take a moment to look back at what has made this year stand out for Penny Forward. It’s been a real journey, and I owe a big thank you to everyone who’s been part of it. First…

11/20/2023
Celebrate White Cane Safety Day with Penny Forward Merch from Blind Girl Designs!

Introduction October 15th was a pretty special day, especially for the blind community. It was National White Cane Safety Day, also known as White Cane Awareness Day. This day is all about celebrating the independence, freedom, and inclusivity that white canes represent for many of us. So, let’s dive into the world of white canes…

10/15/2023
There’s still time to help Get Penny Forward a Braille Embosser

10.14% of the way there! We are still looking for up to 202 donors to help make our dream a reality. As you may be running short on time to get those seasonal gifts mailed, may we suggest a gift of donating to something that will keep on giving to an underserved population? It takes…

12/16/2022
Feel Good About Giving Braille This Giving Tuesday

I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of posts asking you to donate to nonprofit organizations today and I hope you’ll read and respond to one more. Since we incorporated in September, 2021, Penny Forward has built a great foundation to help blind people build bright futures. We’ve produced nearly 50 podcast episodes, held 11 public Zoom…

11/29/2022
Recording: Members Only Group Chat For 8/31/2022

Last week we talked about the power of patience. It can take years for many of us to achieve our most ambitious goals and it can be tempting to change the goal, take shortcuts to get there faster, or give up entirely. Those decisions can lead to regret, though, so we talked about why patiently…

08/31/2022
Preview: Members Only Group Chat For 8/31/2022

Last week we talked about the power of patience. It can take years for many of us to achieve our most ambitious goals and it can be tempting to change the goal, take shortcuts to get there faster, or give up entirely. Those decisions can lead to regret, though, so we talked about why patiently…

08/31/2022
Podcast Episode: Her Own Tiny Little Space

Thank you for your patience while Penny Forward Podcast editor Byron Lee took time to grieve the loss of his mother. We’ll be returning with new episodes on July26th. Until then, please enjoy this rerelease of our interview with Gina Marie Applebee. Gina has a B.S. in geology, an M.S. in marine geo physics, an…

07/12/2022
Podcast Transcript: Her Own Tiny Little Space

Chris: Welcome to “Target Your Goals,” a podcast by Penny Forward. Penny Forward is a community of people who are blind, their family, and friends who share a common interest in financial independence. Join us, via our Facebook group, and we will work together to avoid financial obstacles and target our goals. The purpose of…

07/12/2022