<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><p style="font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 15px">The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the <span class="gmail-il">CASH</span> <span class="gmail-il">Campaign</span> of Maryland. LBPD will host two upcoming programs in honor of <span class="gmail-il">Money</span> Smart Week, a national public education program coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago that empowers people with the knowledge and skills to make better-informed personal financial decisions.</p><p style="font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 15px">The two events will be held virtually via Zoom. Registration is highly encouraged. <strong>Registration opens March 20, 2023. </strong></p><ul style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px"><li style="margin-left:15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-top:0px"><strong>Earn it, Plan it, Keep it </strong> - April 12, 2023, at 6 PM. This class will help participants reflect on their habits, reactions, and values about <span class="gmail-il">money</span>;  understand what role <span class="gmail-il">money</span> plays in their lives; and understand budgets as a function of income and expenses. This groundwork will assist participants in understanding the concept and application of budgeting, avoid common pitfalls or barriers they may face in sticking to a budget, and create strategies to maximize their earnings. <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMjAuNzM2NzE3NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2Vhcm4taXQtcGxhbi1pdC1rZWVwLWl0LWNhc2gtY2FtcGFpZ24tdGlja2V0cy01NzQ2OTYxMjA1Njc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.rzfHvqLnj5QR3zDrbdRUwP_MHrq_hPM4ewEUmOhTt1o/s/2184340220/br/156445337245-l" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(32,57,157)">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earn-it-plan-it-keep-it-<span class="gmail-il">cash</span>-<span class="gmail-il">campaign</span>-tickets-574696120567</a></li><li style="margin-left:15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-bottom:15px"><strong>How to Build a Positive Credit Score and History </strong> - April 26, 2023, at 6 PM. Today, strong credit is important for accessing a mortgage loan, personal loans, renting an apartment, and more. This workshop will teach you the main factors that make up a credit score, the costs associated with having a loan, and various strategies on how to build a positive credit history with the right credit products for you. <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMjAuNzM2NzE3NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2hvdy10by1idWlsZC1hLXBvc2l0aXZlLWNyZWRpdC1zY29yZS1hbmQtaGlzdG9yeS1jYXNoLWNhbXBhaWduLXRpY2tldHMtNTc0NzIzNTMyNTU3P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.d76su39mbRQqk5vQhg4QXXHpKIogRHgHn1Esv72q88A/s/2184340220/br/156445337245-l" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(32,57,157)">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-build-a-positive-credit-score-and-history-<span class="gmail-il">cash</span>-<span class="gmail-il">campaign</span>-tickets-574723532557</a></li></ul><p style="font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 15px">To register for these events or if you have any questions, please contact Ashley Biggs at <a href="mailto:ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(32,57,157)">ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov</a>, Marketing and Outreach Librarian. </p><p style="font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 15px"><span class="gmail-il">CASH</span> <span class="gmail-il">Campaign</span> of Maryland (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) is a nonprofit organization that promotes economic advancement for low-to-moderate income individuals and families in Baltimore and across Maryland. <span class="gmail-il">CASH</span> accomplishes its mission through operating a portfolio of direct service programs, building organizational and field capacity, and leading policy and advocacy initiatives to strengthen family economic stability. Learn more at <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMjAuNzM2NzE3NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Nhc2htZC5vcmcvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.tKgXbJZx4wX9NBzrJMHYej0lvWdHQebmiN8wP8l3HFo/s/2184340220/br/156445337245-l" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(32,57,157)">https://cashmd.org/</a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  <p style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ashley M. Biggs</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
  <i>Marketing & Outreach Librarian</i><br>Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled<br>Maryland State Library<br>415 Park Avenue<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3603<br>
  <br>410-230-2430 (office) | 667-209-1563 (cell) | 410-333-2095 (fax)<br>
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