34 | MAY 25 • 2023
OUR COMMUNITY
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avvy Savers, a free
financial education
program offered by
Gesher Human Services
and sponsored by CIBC
bank, and which is designed
to assist Metro Detroiters
become lifelong savers and
begin investing, has been
enhanced with an additional
financial incentive.
Participants in the pro-
gram, which started in 2021,
who attend three consecu-
tive hour-long classes held
monthly, will have any sav-
ings they accrue during that
time matched up to $500.
New this year, Savvy Savers
will offer those participants
unable to save due to finan-
cial difficulties the oppor-
tunity to receive a grant of
up to $150 to help them on
their savings journey. To
register for this free, virtual
program which has a class
on Wednesday, May 31, at
noon, email financialhelp@
geshermi.org or call (248)
233-4299.
The Savvy Savers class-
es will provide attendees
information on checking
accounts, evaluate which
savings accounts provide the
best interest returns, discuss
how to begin investing with
apps like Robinhood and
review how to secure Baby
Bonds through the federal
government.
“So many adults have never
been taught the basics of
saving and are unable to cope
when they get faced with
unexpected financial chal-
lenges like a car repair,” said
Financial Capability Manager
Laltsha Cunningham. “But an
important step in the path to
financial security is learning
how to save, and there are
many simple measures that
families can take to build that
nest egg and begin their fam-
ily’s journey to generational
wealth.”
Free ‘Savvy Savers’ Program