THE CASH CAMPAIGN OF MARYLAND ANNOUNCES 16^TH

MONEY POWER DAY, REGION’S LARGEST FREE FINANCIAL FITNESS FAIR FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO

“BOOST YOUR FINANCIAL WELL-BEING” ON  MARCH 18 AT POLY-WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS –  

WITH COMPTROLLER LIERMAN & MAYOR SCOTT

Over 1000 adults, teens and children expected to attend

this free, fun-filled and informative financial services fair

 

WHAT:    Money Power Day®, the region’s BIGGEST free financial fitness fair!

• Brought to you by the nonprofit CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Campaign of Maryland and its partners
• “Boost Your Financial Well-Being” at this energy-packed day filled with exciting activities designed to inspire and inform people of all ages and income levels
• FREE workshops, exhibitors, credit counseling, financial planning, kids’ activities, more
• Made possible by Diamond Sponsor Bank of America
• Money Power Day® is a “shady-free” zone – only vetted trustworthy, reliable/safe, high-quality services are offered 

 

WHERE:  Poly-Western High School Campus (side entrance facing Cold Spring Ln)

     1400 West Cold Spring Lane

     Baltimore, Maryland   21209               

 

WHEN:   Saturday, March 18, 2023:  9am – 3pm

               Doors open at 9am

               Activities until 3pm

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:  Everyone!

• Aspiring entrepreneurs interested in learning how to grow or start a small business
• Families looking to secure their future with a will, save money or buy a home
• Teens & their parents who want to learn about career & college options, how to pay for college or deal with student debt
• Children who want to have fun playing financial games
• Anyone who wants to learn their credit score and what their credit report means

 

MAIN STAGE OPENING CEREMONY AT 9:30AM: Fox 45’s Lady T will MC! Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Mayor Brandon Scott join Sara Johnson, Co-Founder & C.O.O., CASH Campaign of Maryland, to kick off Money Power Day®. Pastor Jonathan Wade of Macedonia Baptist Church will give a blessing to start the day off right!

 

WHAT HAPPENS AT MONEY POWER DAY®? 

It’s FREE! No Charge for quality information and services!

 

• Exhibitor Hall with 40+ vetted-for-quality nonprofits, businesses, and government organizations provide on-site financial services, information and education that participants can use immediately to boost their financial power.

 

• Small Business Zone – Get one-on-one advice from entrepreneurship experts. Learn about business planning, structure, taxes and more. Have a business idea? Enter the “Pitch Your Side Hustle” contest for a chance to win: 1^st Place $500, 2^nd Place $250! Register for the contest at www.moneypowerday.org  Brought to you by Truist

 

• Workshops cover topics that help people learn the steps to achieving financial dreams, such as how to buy a home, start or grow a small business, prepare for home ownership, getting out of debt, plan & protect your legacy, financial coaching, safe banking practices.  Brought to you by M&T Bank

 

• Credit Café assists participants in pulling their free credit reports then meet with an expert for credit and financial information.  Brought to you by Wells Fargo

 

• Kids Zone full of financially-focused activities for youth ages 4 - 12. Featuring Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union’s “Super Savers Money Club” with their financially-focused “super hero” Violet who will help kids defeat Evil Dr. Spendit! Balloon animals and hats will be made on site!

 

• College & Career Access Zone helps students, potential students & their families find ways to save for education, meet with financial-aid specialists who will be available to advise you on FAFSA and financial aid letters, and offer advice on career pathways.

 

• Financial Planning Zone – Meet one-on-one with a Certified Financial Planner® to receive advice and insights about your financial future. Build the foundation for your financial plan with tips and tools shared during your financial planning session.

         

• Shredding & Additional Services:  The ever-popular shredder truck will be parked out front for your spring-cleaning shredding needs from 9am – 12Noon. Application assistance for public benefits, and more, all day!

 

• Food Distribution by Food Rescue Baltimore while supplies last.

 

• Fun Photo Opportunities & “Money Grab Booth” with the chance to win prizes, plus other fun activities!

 

• 92Q Jams and Magic 95.9 will be there with station prizes from 10am – 12noon!

 

WHY:   Want to learn how to control your finances for a better financial future for yourself & your family? Start or grow a small business? Find out how to get money for college? What do your credit report & score mean? It’s more important than ever for people to attend Money Power Day ’23 - a fun, energy-packed day where families can get straight answers to their basic financial questions. This free financially focused community event will help attendees learn how to save, invest and grow.  Money Power Day® is important for both adults and children because it sets the scene for a hopeful future.  The CASH Campaign of Maryland Creates Assets, Savings and Hope all year long - “Earn It!  Keep It!  Save It!”

 

More information or to Register for Money Power Day®: www.moneypowerday.org

 

ABOUT THE CASH (CREATING ASSETS, SAVINGS AND HOPE) CAMPAIGN OF MARYLAND:  The nonprofit CASH Campaign of Maryland works with its partners across the state to promote programs, products, and policies that increase the financial security of low-to- moderate-income individuals and families across the state. Most services are available at no cost to participants including free tax preparation, financial education classes and financial coaching. For more information: www.cashmd.org, @CASHMD www.moneypowerday.org 

 

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