Welcome to Penny Forward

Penny Forward logo and tag "Blind People Building Bright Futures One Penny At A Time" on a background image of stacked coins.

Penny Forward is a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people.  We empower each other to confidently navigate the complicated landscape of personal finance. We offer self-paced online financial education courses, weekly and monthly personal finance workshops, and one to one financial counseling provided by blind financial counselors.

Join Penny Forward

Donate to Penny Forward

Your donations help blind and disabled people learn to confidently navigate the complicated landscape of personal finance through online courses and group and one to one mentoring. Please donate $19 per month to continue this life-changing work.

We accept:

  • Online donations by debit or credit card.
  • Donations of securities.
  • Qualified Charitable Distributions.
  • Donations from workplace giving platforms.
  • And more.

Learn More About Donating

Shop Penny Forward

Tricia, from Blind Girl Designs, wearing the Penny Forward T-shirt

Buy the things you need and support Penny Forward and the blind and low vision community.

In our new expanded store, you’ll find our Penny Forward T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, battery banks, and charging cables, along with a range of affordable independent living products designed to make everyday tasks easier. Not sure where to start? Try our My Technology Finder quiz to discover the best products tailored to your unique vision needs and budget—so you can shop confidently, knowing you’re investing in what truly works for you. Best of all, every item you buy directly benefits Penny Forward, empowering people with blindness and low vision to succeed in their personal, professional, and financial lives.

Visit the Penny Forward Shop