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Pittsburgh Saves is Celebrating AMERICA SAVES WEEK 2010!
February 21st –February 28th 2010
Become a “Pittsburgh Saver” during AMERICA SAVES WEEK!
Attend one of our many classes or events listed below and you can become enrolled as a Pittsburgh Saver and even open a no-minimum balance account at one of our participating banks.
SAVES WEEK ACTIVITIES
When: Tuesday, February 16th 10 am
Where: Pittsburgh City Council
City County Building
Grant Street
Pittsburgh PA
Councilman William Peduto and City Council Issue Pittsburgh Saves Week Proclamation
When: February 19th 1:30-3:00 pm
Where: NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
710 5th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
NeighboWorks Western Pennsylvania Open House Event
Host: NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
Enjoy refreshments and a champagne toast and see our new HomeOwnership Center, meet the administrative partners of the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania and NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania’s own network of partners. To RSVP please email Ann Callen at acallen@nwwpa.org
When: Saturday February 20th 10am –Noon
Where: Produce 2 People Food Distribution –Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
St Martin DePorres Social Hall
Corner of 8th and Market
McKeesport, PA
12th Street near Café Allegro and Club Café
Pittsburgh, PA
Hosts: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in partnership with NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania and the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania provide information, resources and Pittsburgh Saves enrollment info to clients at the Produce 2 People Distribution.
When: Sunday February 21, 7-9pm
Where: Modern Formations Gallery
4919 Penn Avenue
Food Budgeting Potluck and Open Mic
Hosts: The Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania – an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania, and Living Pittsburgh, Chris Belasco – local foodie and cheapo
Chris Conroy - Parkvale
(Volunteer help: Public Allies AmeriCorps)
Bring a recipe card and a dish to share that costs less than $10 to make to this community event and share ideas and stories about how to slice your food bill. Community member and food guy Chris Belasco will share his cooking advice and secrets on how to get the best deals on quality ingredients and Rachel Booth and Heather Walsh of ‘Living Pittsburgh’ will talk about their website Living Pittsburgh and how she recently cut her food bill in half by following some very simple shopping tips. Darcy Trunzo coordinator of the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania will be on hand to answer questions about the FEC and to enroll “Pittsburgh Savers” Along with Chris Conroy of Parkvale Bank. This event will also be made possible with the help of Public Ally AmeriCorps members who are serving in the Garfield Neighborhood. For more info please email Darcy Trunzo at dtrunzo@nwwpa.org
When: Monday February 22nd 12-1pm
Where: Future Tenant Gallery
819 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA
Artists and Financial Literacy Brown Bag Lunch
Hosts: Future Tenant Gallery, Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania – An administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania. Katy Gorman – Dollar Bank
Artists and artist entrepreneurs, pack your lunch and come to ask your savings and personal finance questions of Dollar Bank Financial Educator, Katy Gorman. At Future Tenant you can ask your questions among people who understand the special needs and concerns of artists and artist entrepreneurs. Darcy Trunzo Coordinator of the FEC will be on hand to share additional information about the additional resources that the more than 40 member agencies of the FEC can provide to emerging artists and entrepreneurs. For more info please email Darcy Trunzo at dtrunzo@nwwpa.org
When: Monday February 22nd 6:30-8:30
Where: Tin Front Café
216 East 8th Avenue Homestead
Mon Valley Mixer - Non-Profit Networking
Hosts: Tin Front Café and NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania ‘s Constance Cheeves and Courtney George
Non profit workers and those who provide direct client services throughout the Monongahela Valley are encouraged to attend this networking mixer become a “Pittsburgh Saver” and learn financial literacy programming and services available to their clients. Come to learn about programming stay for the new friends and Tin Front’s great food, drinks and atmosphere.
For more info please email Darcy Trunzo at dtrunzo@nwwpa.org
When: Tuesday February 23rd 9:30-11 am
Where: Families for Learning Center,
Prospect Park, 1450 Maple Drive Apartments 5/18,
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Host: Nancy Crago PhD, Penn State Extension Educator
Member of the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
MoneyWi$e Part 3: Saving Money!
Parents participating in this workshop will discuss basic facts about saving money. They will explore strategies for saving money. Information and materials about Pittsburgh Saves Week and how to become a Pittsburgh Saver will be distributed. The importance of the parent’s role in teaching children about money will be continued. The workshop will conclude with a hands-on parent-child activity to help children learn about saving money.
When: Tuesday February 23rd 11am-2pm
Where: Lexington Technology Center,
400 North Lexington Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Pittsburgh Saves Fair
Host: Nancy Crago PhD., Penn State Extension Educator
Member: Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
A financial information and resource fair for the general public. Extension personnel will be on hand to discuss Pittsburgh Saves Week, to encourage and recruit persons to enroll as a Pittsburgh Saver, and to answer questions related to money management. A large selection of free educational publications and resources on topics relating to financial management will be available for participants. Persons enrolling as a Pittsburgh Saver are eligible to enter their name in a drawing to receive a digital bank.
When: Tuesday February 23rd 1:30-3:30 Pm
Mon Valley Initiative
303 East 8th Avenue
Homestead, PA
Job Club and Workshop Outreach
Hosts: Mon Valley Initiative and the Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Reentry Coalition, The Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania –an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania.
Current Clients of the SWPARC Job club will meet Debbie Tawny Newsome of Huntington Bank and the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania and be invited sign up to attend a budgeting workshop on Friday, February 26th.
When: Tuesday February 23rd 7-8pm
Where: University of Pittsburgh Langley Hall A224
Pittsburgh, PA
Neighborhood: Oakland
Pitt and Pittsburgh Saves
Hosts: University of Pittsburgh and the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania – an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania.
Pitt Freshmen And Sophomores are invited to participate in “Pittsburgh Saves Week” and learn about financial topics that impact their lives like car loans, apartment rentals, choosing the best student loans, needs vs. wants and saving now. Refreshments will be served and students can become “Pittsburgh Savers” on site.
When: Wednesday February 24th 11am-2pm
Where: Lexington Technology Center,
400 North Lexington Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Pittsburgh Saves Fair
Host: Nancy Crago PhD., Penn State Extension Educator
Member: Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
A financial information and resource fair for the general public. Extension personnel will be on hand to discuss Pittsburgh Saves Week, to encourage and recruit persons to enroll as a Pittsburgh Saver, and to answer questions related to money management. A large selection of free educational publications and resources on topics relating to financial management will be available for participants. Persons enrolling as a Pittsburgh Saver are eligible to enter their name in a drawing to receive a digital bank.
When: Wednesday February 24th from 10am-2pm
Where: ACTION –Housing, Inc.
425 Sixth Avenue Suite 950
Pittsburgh, PA
Come to ACTION –Housing, Inc. and learn about budgeting, credit, borrowing, and banking. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Amanda Burkhart at 412-281-2102 x 2022. a Burkhart at 412-281-2102 x 2022.
When: Wednesday February 24th 1:30 PM
Where: Mon Valley Initiative
303 East 8th Avenue
Homestead, PA
Neighborhood: Mon Valley
Soutwestern Pennsylvania Re-entry Coalition Job Club Orientation
Hosts: Mon Valley Initiative, The Southwest Pennsylvania Reentry Coalition and The Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania – an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
New clients at the SWPARC’s Job Club orientation can meet Laura Swiss of PNC Bank and member of the FEC and sign up for a budgeting workshop on Friday February 26th
When: Wednesday February 24th 6-8pm
Where: Hill House Association
1835 Center Avenue Pittsburgh
Savvy Saver’s Club
Hosts: NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania’s Tammy Thompson and Jada Grandy of the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania and 5/3rd Bank.
Community members can attend this workshop and learn to manage your household budget like the manager of a small business. In this hands-on forum you will become a “Pittsburgh Saver” and learn with other participants how to plan and budget for meals, and household expenses. Also learn how to utilize every day resources like weekly circulars to really impact your pocketbook. For more information please email Tammy Thompson at HYPERLINK "mailto:tthompson@nwwpa.org"tthompson@nwwpa.org
When: Wednesday February 24th 7-8pm
Where: University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning Rm: 324
Pittsburgh, PA
Pitt and Pittsburgh Saves
Hosts: The University of Pittsburgh, and the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania – an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
Pitt Juniors and Seniors grab some food and learn about financial literacy topics that impact your lives. Car loans, apartment rentals, investing, paying for grad school and paying off your student loans are all topics that will be addressed at this workshop. Also, become a “Pittsburgh Saver” and learn about how the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s more than 40 partner organizations can be a resource to you now and as your financial literacy needs change in the future.
When: Thursday February 25th 11am-2pm
Where: Lexington Technology Center,
400 North Lexington Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Pittsburgh Saves Fair
Host: Nancy Crago PhD., Penn State Extension Educator
Member: Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
A financial information and resource fair for the general public. Extension personnel will be on hand to discuss Pittsburgh Saves Week, to encourage and recruit persons to enroll as a Pittsburgh Saver, and to answer questions related to money management. A large selection of free educational publications and resources on topics relating to financial management will be available for participants. Persons enrolling as a Pittsburgh Saver are eligible to enter their name in a drawing to receive a digital bank.
When: Thursday February 25th 4-5pm
Where: University of Pittsburgh
Rm TBA
The Pennsylvania Securities Commission and the Basics of Safe Investing
Hosts: University of Pittsburgh, The Pennsylvania Securities Commission, and the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania – an administrative Program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania.
Students can come enjoy food, become a “Pittsburgh Saver” and learn about the Pennsylvania Securities Commission and the basics of safe investing from the Commission’s Doug Hassenbein. Students can also learn about how the FEC can provide them with valuable financial literacy resources now and in the future. Contact Darcy Trunzo at dtrunzo@nwwpa
When: Thursday February 25th 6:30 -8:30 pm
Where: Waffle Shop
124 South Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh PA
Guyasuta Fellowship Program – Topic: Savings and Personal Asset Development in Community Recovery
Hosts: The Waffle Shop, The Guyasuta Fellowship Program, The Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania – an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania,
Jennifer Heiskell small business coordinator/Public Ally
Community members and current participants in the Guyasuta Fellowship Program are welcome to attend this forum and learn abo ut the importance of personal savings and asset development in community recovery. Former Guyasuta Fellow and Coordinator of the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania will introduce the topic of personal savings and access to financial literacy resources. Panelist Jennifer Heiskell will speak about her experience with personal asset development programming and financial literacy as it pertains to communities and populations in redirection. Guests will be invited to AVA Lounge after the forum for a small business networking event. For more information please email Darcy Trunzo at HYPERLINK "mailto:dtrunzo@nwwpa.org"dtrunzo@nwwpa.org
When: Thursday February 25th 7-9pm
Where: AVA Lounge
126 South Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
Savings and the Small Business Owner
Hosts: Justin Strong, Owner- Shadow Lounge, AVA, Seventh Movement Rachel Booth - Living Pittsburgh, Amanda Burkhardt Family Savings Account , Action Housing and the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Aspiring small business owners come and learn the importance finding the right financial stepping stones that can take your great idea to its next logical step. Justin Strong shares advice about the hard work and dedication that it takes to open and grow a business. Rachel Booth of Living Pittsburgh shares her small business stories as well as how to use the Living Pittsburgh website as a resource to both save money and to get the word out about your own small business. FEC Member Amanda Burkhart of ACTION- Housing Inc. talks about how to utilize the Family Savings Account matching asset development program to work toward your goal of getting your business off the ground. Also become a “Pittsburgh Saver “ and learn about the FEC before joining others for a small business networking mixer!
When: Friday February 26th 1:30 PM
Where: Mon Valley Initiative
303 East 8th Avenue Homestead
Soutwestern Pennsylvania Re-entry Coalition Budgeting Workshop
Hosts: Mon Valley Initiative, The Southwestern Pennsylvania Re-entry Coalition, The Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania – an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania.
Clients of SWPARC are invited to attend a budgeting workshop instructed by FEC member Laura Swiss of PNC Bank. Those in attendance will learn the importance of understanding credit, basic banking and budgeting.
When: Saturday February 27th 10 am -1pm
Where: Parental Stress Center
5877 Commerce Street in East Liberty
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Pittsburgh Saves Week Financial Education and Resource Workshop
Hosts: Parental Stress Center, the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania – an administrative program of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
Attendees at this event can learn to create a personal or family budget, sign up for a personal checking or savings account with local bank representatives, learn about asset building resource and how to become a “Pittsburgh Saver”. Refreshments will be available and childcare is available by registration only Please contact Gwen Williams to RSVP at: 412-361-4800 or HYPERLINK "mailto:gjwilliams@pscfamily.net"gjwilliams@pscfamily.net
When: Saturday February 27th 8:30 Am -4:30 PM
Where: NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
710 5th Avenue Downtown
Pittsburgh, PA
Free Homebuyer Education Workshop
Host: NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania program administrator of the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Attend a free NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania Homebuyer Education Workshop and learn everything from credit to closing. Classes are taught by certified instructors with presentations by respected real estate professionals such as loan officers, real estate agents, insurance representatives and others. Learn about how about how to become a “Pittsburgh Saver” and receive free tools for tracking you’re your homeownership savings goals. Call 412-281-1100 x 100 to enroll
When: Saturday February 27th 10am- Noon
Where: Produce 2 People Food Distribution –Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Southside Market House
12th Street near Café Allegro and Club Café
Pittsburgh, PA
Hosts: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in partnership with NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania and the Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania provide information, resources and Pittsburgh Saves enrollment info to clients at the Produce 2 People Distribution.
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