Braderick Jones, a mechanic in Wisconsin, had always lived paycheck to paycheck, never developing a budget or a savings account. He and his family had to borrow money frequently just to pay the bills. "I never really thought about budgeting money. We never accumulated any savings. Anytime anything unexpected happened, my family had to borrow money," Jones said. All this changed when he received a Wisconsin Saves flyer at his housing complex. Read his story.
All over the Charlotte/Mecklenburg area, people just like you are proving that you don’t have to be rich to build wealth. As members of CharlotteSaves, they are setting financial goals, tracking their spending and taking control of their financial future. Our volunteers and staff can show you how to develop a strategy and put you on the right path to help you build wealth.
6th Annual Community Partnership Luncheon
You Are Cordially Invited To Attend
TABLE SPONSORS
Alliance Credit Counseling
Bank of America
BB&T
Blair, Bohlé and Whitsitt
Butler & Quinn Law Firm
Carroll Financial Assoc.
Fifth Third Bank
Financial Planning Assoc.
Goodwill of S. Piedmont
Social Serve.com
Wachovia/Wells Fargo
US Trust
Thursday, February 25, 2010
11:30am - 1:00pm
BLUE Restaurant
In The Hearst Tower
Corner of 5th and College Street
(Free Parking)
At this year's luncheon we are honored to have North Carolina State Treasurer Janet Cowell as our keynote speaker. During the luncheon CharlotteSaves will honor Goodwill of the Southern Piedmont who is playing a significant role in promoting financial self-sufficiency among Charlotteans and their staff. Mark Mathis, of Fox News Rising will be our master of ceremonies.
All luncheon proceeds will be used to support the work of CharlotteSaves. So, don't forget to bring your check book!
Individual Luncheon Tickets Are Available- $50. Deadline for tickets is Friday, February 19th at Noon!
The mission of CharlotteSaves is to help people in our community Build Wealth, Not Debt. In eight years, CharlotteSaves has enrolled more than 8,200 committed savers. In 2009 alone, over 6,200 people attended one of 330 CharlotteSaves community education programs. Your contribution will enable CharlotteSaves to help more people realize their goal of financial self-sufficiency.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE TICKETS,
PLEASE CONTACT MARY QUINN.
Building wealth starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach that goal. Whatever goal you choose – whether it’s buying a car, buying a house, or getting out from under your debts – learn about proven savings strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save. Click on the links below to learn how to:
"Save money by working out at home and using common household items to work out with. Cans of soup and laundry detergent containers make great free weights, and old pantyhose can be used as a stretch band."
Braderick Jones, a mechanic in Wisconsin, had always lived paycheck to paycheck, never developing a budget or a savings account. He and his family had to borrow money frequently just to pay the bills. "I never really thought about budgeting money. We never accumulated any savings. Anytime anything unexpected happened, my family had to borrow money," Jones said. All this changed when he received a Wisconsin Saves flyer at his housing complex. 
