[Nfbmd] FW: FREE financial education workshops!

Fri Apr 30 17:47:40 UTC 2010

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Yasmin Reyazuddin 
Aging & Disability Services
Department of Health & human services 
401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor) 
Rockville MD 20850 

240-777-1556 (personal line) 

Office hours 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 

Languages English, Hindi, Urdu Braille

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-----Original Message-----
From: Lam, Betty 
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 12:56 PM
To: #HHS.ALL
Subject: FREE financial education workshops! 

Dear Colleagues,

	Do you know someone who would like to learn more about financial
education? We encourage HHS staff and partners to reach out to customers
interested in Community Action's financial educational workshops, or,
for referrals to financial education delivered by our colleagues with
the Montgomery County Coalition for Financial Literacy and Maryland
CASH.  If a customer expresses interest, HHS staff may fax completed
referral forms (attached) to Community Action at 301.565.7457 (FAX). 

	Customers may also self-refer. For more info, flyers, or to
discuss services for your customers, please call Elvira Lancaster,
Financial Education Program Specialist, 301.565.7456, or email her at: 
Elvira.Lancaster at montgomerycountymd.gov
<mailto:Elvira.Lancaster at montgomerycountymd.gov>   

	Additional topics and new workshops for Spanish speakers will be
announced soon! 

	Financial knowledge and planning make a difference!

	Learn how, with FREE financial education workshops!

	Take Charge:  The Wise Use of Credit. Learn:

	*	how to use credit cards to your advantage 
	*	the benefits-and costs-of credit cards 
	*	how to build a good credit history 
	*	the warning signs of too much debt 
	*	how to avoid credit card fraud 

	*	how to obtain your credit report and understand your
credit score 

	Building a Basic Budget: The Five-Step Spending Plan. Learn: 

	*	how to create a spending plan 
	*	how to set realistic goals 
	*	about several ways you can track your spending 
	*	how "budget busters" could destroy your spending plan 

	All about Savings and Checking Accounts.  Learn:

	*	easy tips for savings 
	*	how to balance your checkbook 
	*	how to write checks 
	*	how to use your check register 
	*	all you need to know about debit & check cards. 

	May Schedule:

Date

Time

Topic

Location

May 7th

RSVP by: May 5  

10:30-11:30 am

Basic Budgeting

8210 Colonial Lane, 2ndFloor, Silver Spring

May 12th 

RSVP by: May 5th  

3:00-4:00 pm

Basic Budgeting

1301 Piccard Dr., Rockville

May 13th 

RSVP by: May 5th 

10:30-11:30 am

Credit

1301 Piccard Dr., Rockville 

May 14th   

RSVP by: May 7th 

10:30-11:30 am

Savings & Checking

8210 Colonial Lane, 2ndFloor, Silver Spring

May 18th 

RSVP by: May 11th 

3:00-4:00 pm

Savings & Checking

1301 Piccard Dr., Rockville

May 26th

RSVP by: May 21st

3:00-4:00 pm

Credit

8210 Colonial Lane, 2ndFloor, Silver Spring

	Please note: If accommodations or translation services are
needed, please let us know one week before the scheduled workshop.
Please do not bring children, as childcare is not available. Customers
MUST RSVP to attend!

	Best Regards,

	Lizzie James

	Executive Director, Community Action Agency

	Montgomery County Dept. of Health & Human Services

	Office of Community Affairs

	Progress Place, 8210 Colonial Lane, Suite B&C, Silver Spring MD
20910 

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