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Chris Peterson
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Moving Forward, One Careful Step at a Time
Chris Peterson shares an update on his recovery after completing a partial hospitalization program and reflects on healing, support, and taking the next steps forward.
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An Update and a Thank You
Chris Peterson shares an update on his mental health recovery and thanks the Penny Forward community for the overwhelming support during this time.
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Training with My Fifth Guide Dog
Penny Forward Founder Chris Peterson reflects on the meaning of partnership, independence, and gratitude as he begins training with his fifth guide dog.
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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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Finding Community: Embracing Blindness and Making a Difference
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey everyone, Today I’m diving deep into a personal journey—one that’s taken me from isolation to integration, from denial to acceptance. I’m totally blind, but for the longest time, I tried hard not to be. Sounds strange, right? Let me explain. For years, I lived…
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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…
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Podcast: Penny Forward Moving Forward with Chris Peterson
This week we have Chris Peterson, CEO of Penny Forward, on to discuss our organization’s evolution and future plans. We recount his personal journeys, the unexpected challenges like surprise babies and the COVID-19 pandemic, and how these led to the creation of Penny Forward. Our organization has developed online courses, a mobile app, and received…
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Acts of Service and Holiday Reflections
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Today I wanted to share a little slice of life and reflect on the magic of relationships as we roll into the holiday season. Strap in, folks; it’s storytime. You know, I’ve always been a sucker for lending a helping hand. From schlepping furniture during…
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Penny Forward on Real Money Real Experts
“Whether someone wants to be independent with their finances is their absolute decision…but what I don’t want that decision to be based around is the fact that someone cannot see anymore…I want to help [people] realize that there are options.” – Liz Bottner Announcement This past week Penny Forward’s President and Vise President were…