34 | MAY 25 • 2023 

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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