Partnership Parade, Connecting with the right people
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Lilibet Coe, RSVP of Montgomery County
Partnerships can take on many different faces. Learn how the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program presents a unique opportunity for agencies seeking volunteers. Ms. Coe will offer solutions to creating a relationship with your own area RSVP agency.
Cynthia Witman-Daley, Housing Alliance of PA
Home ownership is universally accepted as the single biggest family asset and one of the best ways to help families move to self-sufficiency. Knowing how to link individuals to affordable housing and the various tools that encourage home ownership are key. Ms. Witman-Daley will share a number of available partnership opportunities.
Joann Kozak, Bucks County Area Agency on Aging
The senior population provides many benefits to the community - depth and variety of experiences and ability to commit volunteer service among others. Learn how to tap into this resource by partnering with your local Area Agency on Aging.
Erika Loperbey, Consumer Credit Counseling Services of the Delaware Valley
Low-income individuals often fall into a category of the unbanked or underbanked. This leads many to utilize the services of check cashing companies. Through a unique banking partnership, Consumer Credit Counseling Services developed a pre-paid debit card which allows user to keep more of their own money and avoid the high fees of check cashing and money orders. Ms. Loperbey will review and outline the process for deciding how to use the VISA debit card and relate how the benefits were weighed for long term success.
