[NFBNJ] Fwd: ANNOUNCEMENT: FREE EVENT-Introducing VLANJ Financial Wellness Labs Virtual Limited Educational Series– Join Us Virtually Starting June 6th!

Fri May 30 17:10:42 UTC 2025

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From: Elsa Zavoda <EZavoda at vlanj.org>
Date: Fri, May 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT: FREE EVENT-Introducing VLANJ Financial Wellness Labs
Virtual Limited Educational Series– Join Us Virtually Starting June 6th!

*Hello everyone,*

We’re excited to announce the launch of the *VLANJ Financial Wellness Labs*—a
brand-new weekly limited educational series available *virtually over the
Zoom platform*, starting *Friday, June 6, 2025, at 12PM*.

This initiative is designed specifically for the *Blind and Visually
Impaired (BVI) community* and will be led by *Spenser Stamps*, Founder of
OKFinancially.com <https://okfinancially.com> and Social Work Intern.

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*💼** What is the Financial Wellness Lab (FWL)?*

The *Financial Wellness Lab is* an *8 week financial education program* created
to support those who are *Not Rich Yet*. Originally developed at the *Joseph
Kohn Training Center*, the lab provides essential financial tools and
strategies in a format that’s *engaging, accessible, and empowering* for
members of the BVI community.

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*📚** What to Expect*

*Structured Weekly Topics:*

   - Personal Banking Basics
   - Budgeting & Income Management
   - Credit Building & Credit Repair
   - Identity Protection & Insurance Essentials
   - Tools & Tactics for Accessible Money Management

*Program Features:*

   - 45–55 minute sessions packed with practical, real-world strategies
   - Inclusive, interactive discussions
   - Fully accessible materials designed for screen-reader users
   - Available both *virtually* and *in person*

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*🌟** Why Attend?*

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build a more secure
financial future, this free series is ideal for individuals on fixed or
limited incomes who want to improve their financial literacy and confidence.

Let’s build a financially strong and informed community—*together*.

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This program is *offered at no cost*, thanks to generous community support
and partnerships.

Please *share this opportunity* with others who might benefit!

🔗 Register or learn more:
https://bit.ly/VLANJ_Financial_Wellness_Lab_Series
📞 Questions or need help? Call our Program Director, Vicki Lowrie at *(973)
627-0055, ext. 4*

*We also invite you to explore our other free virtual programs: **🌐* *VLANJ
Virtual Program Schedule*
<https://www.vlanj.org/programs/virtual-program-schedule/>

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*We can’t wait to kick off this exciting new journey with you!*

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Warm regards,
*The VLANJ Team*

*Elsa Zavoda, MS OTR/L, SCLV, CLVT*

Senior Vice President of Programs

Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey

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07950
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Phone: (973) 627-0055, ext. 3

Fax: (973) 627-1622

Email: ezavoda at vlanj.org

Website:  www.vlanj.org

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