Money Smart Week 2010

October 4, 2010 By Whitney

Join us for a week of great financial education workshops as we participate in Money Smart Week Indiana!

Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances.

Money Smart Week in Southern Indiana will include partners like PNC Bank, Community Action of Southern Indiana, Housing Partnership, Inc., New Albany Housing Authority, Metro United Way and is being organized by the Southern Indiana Asset Building Coalition.

Monday, October 18th – Poverty Simulation @ St. Augustine Church in Jeffersonville, IN from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.  Ideal for community members as well as organizations who serve and/or support individuals living in poverty.  A great orientation to the issues for current and potential board members, staff, volunteers and funders.  RSVP with Whitney at 812 206 7514.

Tuesday, October 19th – Budgeting/What’s Up?  @ Community Action of Southern Indiana from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Join Deborah Williams with PNC Bank as she conducts a forum to discuss budgeting and savings strategies.  RSVP with Community Action at 812 288 6451.

Wednesday, October 20th – Introduction to Home Ownership @ New Albany Housing Authority (300 Erni) in New Albany from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.  Presented by HPI and NAHA.  Topics include: Your credit & why it’s important, Managing your money, Goal setting and an introduction to the world of mortgage.  No RSVP required.  Just come and enjoy the refreshments and possibley win one of our door prizes!

Thursday, October 21st – Have a Debt Free Holiday – How to Give More for Less @ Community Action of Southern Indiana in Jeffersonville from 6:00 – 7:30.  Save hundreds of dollars this holiday season with tips, tricks and gift ideas that will keep your holidays happy and free from debt!  RSVP with Whitney @ 812 206 7514.

Download a .pdf flyer here and distribute to your networks. We’d love to see you at one of these informative and fun events.

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PNC Bank, SIABC & Purdue Extension – Bringing Poverty Simulation to Jeffersonville 10/18

September 28, 2010 By Whitney

Through the generous sponsorship of PNC Bank, the partners and members of the Southern Indiana Asset Building Coalition and Purdue Extension are bringing a unique and life-changing experience to Jeffersonville on Monday, October 18, 2010 as a kick-off to Money Smart Week.

What is poverty?

  • One of every eight people in Indiana lives in poverty.  That’s almost 800,000 individuals
  • For two adults and two children, the federal poverty level is $22,050 per year
  • Indiana’s minimum wage is $ 15,080 per year

Can you survive a month in poverty?

The economic downturn has put many people out of work and boosted the use of emergency food pantries.  But it is difficult to truly understand poverty unless you experience it every day.  Purdue Extension, PNC Bank and the Southern Indiana Asset Building Coalition invite you to walk a mile in the shoes of those facing poverty.  As co-sponsors, they are presenting a poverty simulation designed to create a broader awareness of the realities of poverty for policymakers, community leaders, non-profit board members, staff and volunteers, and others who frequently deal with low-income families.

During the simulation, participants assume roles of families facing poverty. They must provide for basic necessities and shelter on a limited budget during the course of four 15-minute “weeks”.  They interact with bill collectors, human service agencies, grocers, job interviewers, police officers, pawnbrokers and others.

After the simulation, facilitated discussion allows the group to take the experience even further, fostering understanding and giving insight into life in poverty.

Join us for an enlightening and informative experience.  Registration is free, but space is limited to 80 participants. Simulation will be held at St. Augustine Church at 315 E. Chestnut Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana.   Simulation will begin at 8:30 and conclude by 11:30 a.m.

For more information, to volunteer or to RSVP, please contact:

Whitney Bishop, Executive Director

Southern Indiana Asset Building Coalition

whitney@assetbuildingcoalition.org

812 206 7514

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