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    May Consumer Financial Protection Events Announced

    April 24, 2025

    Harrisburg, PA – Education and outreach staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) will be hosting and participating in numerous presentations for groups of seniors, service providers, and the general public throughout the month of May to promote financial capability and provide investor education. 

    May outreach events, in partnership with the listed organizations, will be held in person and are open to the public unless otherwise noted.  

    EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

    Investing 101 – This introduction to saving and investing will cover the topics: why we need to save and invest, the difference between saving and investing, types of investments, the “power” of compound interest, investigating before you invest, technology and investing, and diversification.

    • Hosted by Operation Better Block at University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center at 622 N. Homewood Ave., Pittsburgh (Allegheny County) on May 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. For additional information contact Laier Rayshon Smith at 412-731-1908 or lsmith@obbinc.org.

    EVENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS

    Senior Summit 2025: Senior expos offer older adults and care providers resources and information that may allow them to live a more active lifestyle. Expos are free to the public and no registration is required. DoBS provides consumer protection, financial education, and investor education materials and publications free of charge.

    • Hosted by the Indiana County District Attorney’s Office at the YMCA Indiana County, 60 N. Ben Franklin Road, Indiana (Indiana County) on May 7 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Meghan Foulk at 724-465-3837 or mfoulk@indianacountypa.gov.

    $camJam: A fun and interactive event that brings experts in law enforcement and state agencies together to educate target audiences on how to protect their money from financial fraud and abuse. Between key sessions attendees get to play Fraud BINGO – where they may even win a prize!

    • Meadowood, 3205 Skippack Pike, Lansdale (Montgomery County) on May 7 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Open to residents and staff only. For additional information contact Patricia Wynne at 484-991-1025 or pwynne@mwood.org.
    • Villas at Five Ponds Clubhouse, 301 Clubhouse Lane, Warminster (Bucks County) on May 8 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Kathryn Lunde at 267-416-2982 or lundefam@verizon.net.
    • Hosted by the Cambria County Area Agency on Aging at the Johnstown Senior Activities Center, 550 Main St., Johnstown (Cambria County) on May 22 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. For additional information and to register contact M. Veil Griffith at 814-539-5595 or mvgriffith@co.cambria.pa.us.

    Fraud BINGO: A fun and interactive presentation that teaches consumers how to protect themselves from investment fraud by playing a familiar game – BINGO! Every day people get “scammed” out of THOUSANDS of dollars. Many times, it’s those who can least afford to lose the money! 

    • Hosted by the Millville Senior Center at the Millville Christian Church, 230 E. Main St., Millville (Columbia County) on May 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Open to members only. For additional information contact George Dillman at 717-705-2687 or gdillman@pa.gov.
    • Hosted by Blair Senior Services, Inc. at the Southern Blair Senior Center, 15229 Dunnings Highway, East Freedom (Blair County) on May 15 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Karen Kelley at 814-317-5181 or KKelley@blairsenior.org.
    • Hosted by the Area Agency on Aging at the Bennetts Valley Senior Center, 149 Plum St., Weedville (Elk County) on May 29 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Jessica Barbazzeni at 814-787-7888 or jbarbazzeni@ohsaging.com.

    Spending Plans: A Road to Financial Success – Senior Edition!: This presentation focuses on the need for a spending plan so that people can achieve their financial goals. We discuss the differences between wants and needs; setting SMART goals; creating a spending plan; putting the plan into action; as well as periodically reviewing goals and spending plans in order to ensure that you can stay on track.

    • Hosted by Blair Senior Services, Inc. at the American Legion Social Hall, 104 Dell Delight, Legion Park, Hollidaysburg (Blair County) on May 15 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM. Open to members of the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs only. For additional information contact Alyssa Key at 814-946-1235 ext.1033 or akey@blairsenior.org.

    Popular Scam and How to Avoid Them: Every day people are getting scammed out of THOUSANDS of dollars by so called “professionals” looking to separate them from their hard-earned money. This presentation introduces us to commonly used tactics, what to look for and how to avoid them.

    • Hosted by HDC MidAtlantic at the Landisville Apartments, 170 East Elizabeth St., Landisville (Lancaster County) on May 20 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Jasmine Kelliehan at 610-216-6152 or jkelliehan@hdcweb.org.

    Avoiding Identity Theft and Popular Scams: This presentation looks at ways people’s identities are stolen or compromised, what you can do if you find you have had your identity stolen, and how to stop theft from occurring. Some popular scams, and how to avoid them, will also be covered.

    • Hosted by the Area Agency on Aging of Luzerne/Wyoming Counties at the Charles T. Adams Active Adult Center, 5 East Market St., Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County) on May 21 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Maria Linso at 570-825-3484 or maria.linso@luzernecounty.org.

    Cambria County Elder Abuse Awareness Symposium: Sharpen your skills in advocating for and protecting the financial resources, health, and safety of older adults. This symposium will focus on addressing these issues from different perspectives. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and make a difference in the lives of those you serve.

    • Hosted by the Cambria County Area Agency on Aging at the Johnstown Senior Activities Center, 550 Main St., Johnstown (Cambria County) on May 22 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. For additional information and to register contact M. Veil Griffith at 814-539-5595 or mvgriffith@co.cambria.pa.us.   

    LEGISLATIVE EVENTS

    • Sen. Steve Santarsiero’s Retirement Planning Seminar: Doylestown Township Municipal Building, 425 Wells Road, Doylestown (Bucks County) on May 1 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Register at www.senatorstevesantarsiero.com/event/retirement-seminar/. For additional information contact Nancy Adam at 215-497-9490 or Nancy.adam@pasenate.com.
    • Sen. Steve Santarsiero’s $camJam: Newtown Township Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Newtown (Bucks County) on May 2 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Register at www.senatorstevesantarsiero.com/event/retirement-seminar/. For additional information contact Olivia Kivenko at 215.968.2800 ext. 250 or oliviak@newtownpa.gov.
    • Rep. Tina Pickett’s Fraud BINGO: Triton Hose Company, 108 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock (Wyoming County) on May 9 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Julie Williams at 570-836-4777 or Jwilliams@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Stephenie Scialabba’s Family First Initiative Expo: Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township (Butler County) on May 15 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Julia Desante at 724-772-3110 or jdesante@pahousegop.com.
    •  Sen. Maria Collett’s 2025 Senior Expo: Montgomery Township Community and Recreation Center, 1030 Horsham Road, Montgomeryville (Montgomery County) on May 16 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact 215-368-1429 or  https://www.senatorcollett.com/event/seniorexpo/.
    •  Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski’s Senior Fair: The Wyoming Valley Mall, 29 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County) on May 22 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Adam Piasecki at 570-301-6158 or APiasecki@pahouse.net.

    EVENTS FOR LIMITED AUDIENCES

    Save and Invest PA: Students learn to pursue financial goals through this introduction to the basics of saving and investing. The presentation also briefly discusses how students can avoid financial scams. Students do not need to be studying financial topics and do not need previous experience with these topics.

    • Riverview Jr./Sr. High School, 100 Hulton Road, Oakmont (Allegheny County) on May 14. For Riverview Jr./Sr. HS students only.

    DoBS Investor Education and Consumer Outreach staff works with state and local government agencies, service providers, community and trade organizations, the General Assembly, the military community, schools, and other partners to help Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth become well-informed about the financial marketplace.

    Learn more about the free, non-commercial programs and presentation available, or contact us to request a program tailored to your specific needs.

    Visit the department's calendar of events to find an event near you. Consumers and community groups can call 1-800-PA-BANKS or email informed@pa.gov for more information. 

    MEDIA CONTACT: Joan Z. Nissley, jnissley@pa.gov

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