edited by Nikola Tzenov
The Literacy Council of Carroll County, Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County and the Carroll Arts Council will host a free financial information program May 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arts Council in Westminster. No reservations are required.
The program, developed by the Literacy Council, will feature multiple speakers addressing a range of financial topics affecting residents from teenagers to senior citizens.
Executive Director Sam Greenholtz said the event is designed to help attendees better understand financial issues they face now and in the future. “This opportunity to hear and learn is one that everyone, regardless of age or financial position, should take advantage of,” Greenholtz said.
Stephen Strosnider, executive director of the Carroll Arts Council, said the organization is “delighted” to participate in a program that impacts many local residents and offers a chance to give back to the community.
Amy Laroque-Rumano, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County, said the program will help prospective and current homeowners better understand financial challenges they may encounter.
Scheduled presentations include:
- Financial education in K-12 classrooms by Phylis Zumbrun, a retired educator and former FDIC auditor.
- Fraud, scams and financial losses in Carroll County by Sheriff Jim DeWees and Assistant State’s Attorney Alan Culver.
- Real estate practices and financial issues by Nora Drury, associate broker with Maranatha Realty.
- Banking trends and consumer awareness by Dawn Bornman, vice president of security and fraud management at ACNB Bank.
- Scam prevention strategies by Jason Earhardt of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Jack Bayne of the Carroll Technology & Innovation Council.
The program is underwritten by grants from ACNB Bank and Kohn Creative.
