TCC - September Money Connection

SEPTEMBER 2012

financial stability initiative:
money connection

In This Issue

Free Bicycle Helmet

Food Assistance

Upcoming Classes

Don't Forget to Vote

Keep In Touch

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FEATURED OPPORTUNITY: FREE BICYCLE HELMET

Family Health and Safety Day - September 29

On September 29 at 9 a.m., participating McDonald's restaurants will be distributing free bicycle helmets!Wearing a helmet while riding a bike helps prevent injuries!

Helmets are provided by the Arizona Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics. Volunteers from Arizona Safe Kids will be on site to properly fit helmets.

To view a list of participating locations, click here to visit the McDonald's Facebook page.

To learn more about Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) visit www.azaap.org.

FEATURED RESOURCE: FOOD ASSISTANCE

September is National Hunger Month and if you or someone you know are in need of food assistance, resources are available.

To see if you qualify for SNAP (formerly food stamps), please visit www.arizonaselfhelp.org.

To apply online for SNAP and other resources, visit www.healthearizona.org.

To find a food bank near you, contact the Association of Arizona Food Banks at (602) 525-3434.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Learn valuable resources for financial success!

Free Financial Education Workshops for Adults, Kids and Teens

Session 1: Building a Better Budget

October 18, 2012

Session 2: Taking Charge of Your Credit

October 25, 2012

Session 3: Preparing for Home Purchase

November 1, 2012

Classes from: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Classes held at: Kyrene School District Office

8700 South Kyrene Road, Tempe, 85284

Click here for more information

To register online, click here.

Business Development Course

Cohort Class starting Tuesday, September 20

The Arizona Microcredit Initiative presents the Cohort Program, a 9-week, in-depth business development course. Students will work together to build ideas and create compelling business plans.

Topics Include:

Learn to Write a Business Plan

Use the Best Business Model Generation Tools Available

Lean Start-up Methods to Start Improving your Business Today

Cost of 9-week course is only $30.

For more information, click here.

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE

It's not too late to register to vote in the upcoming state and Presidential Election. Registration is easy and can be done online or by calling (602) 506-1511.

To register to vote or update your voter registration, click here.

Request an early ballot or visit an early voting site to make it convenient for you to vote.

Click here to find a polling place near you.

THANK YOU!

Enjoy your summer, the next Money Connection e-newsletter will arrive in October.

For more information on the Financial Stability Initiative, click here.