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Members of our national network of more than 6,500 community-based organization staff members share their success stories and innovative strategies. Learn how other agencies are using Consumer Action’s free multilingual educational materials to empower consumers and make a difference in their communities.

• Nasdaq Foundation funds investor education initiative
  The Nasdaq Foundation has awarded Consumer Action a grant to fund an investment literacy and engagement project geared to women and BIPOC consumers.
• Experian funds financial capability/credit education initiative with DEI lens
  Experian has made a commitment to Consumer Action for a multi-state financial capability and credit education initiative with a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) lens.
• Out and About: Debt and the racial wealth gap
  In June, Audrey Perrott attended a presentation on Debt: When It Helps, When It Hurts, What It Could Do to Build Household Wealth.
• Consumer Action participates in virtual state resource fair
  In April, during National Financial Capability Month, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) put on its annual resource fair. This year's fair was presented in webinar format and highlighted several exhibitors and resources promoting consumer financial empowerment and security. The webinar offered participants practical tools to better manage their money, tips for saving for the future, and—this is where Consumer Action came in—tips for safeguarding personal and financial information.
• PG&E funds Consumer Action to address energy poverty
  Consumer Action was among a dozen or so nonprofits selected to receive a grant from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E).
• Using FinTech and coaching to improve financial wellness
  Consumer Action launched two financial health and technology programs in 2020 and 2021 with support from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, Desert Credit Union and Capital One.
• Discussing social media harms and kids’ online safety
  In late April, we heard a panel of engaging speakers—including Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and California legislators Nancy Skinner and Jesse Gabriel—at the Center for California Studies at Cal State Sacramento.
• Consumer Action salutes CBO partner with award nomination
  Consumer Action’s director of strategic partnerships, Audrey Perrott, nominated Heath Carelock, director of the Financial Empowerment Center at Prince George’s Community College, for the Community Champion award in the Financial Education and Capability Awards Program.
• New project, publications unpack California Consumer Privacy Act
  Consumer Action and Consumer Federation of America (CFA) recently created a consumer guide for Californians about their California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) rights and how to exercise them.
• Crucial standards-setting organizations rely on volunteers; you can help!
  Did you know that everywhere you turn—at home, school, work, and online—standards play a vital role in our everyday life? From the air we breathe, to the food we eat, to the technologies that support remote learning and work, standardization is at play, ensuring safety, quality and interoperability.
• Consumer Action works to close the racial gap
  With support from Wells Fargo and Capital One, Consumer Action is scaling its financial technology (FinTech) innovation and education initiatives to directly address the racial wealth gap and improve financial health for consumers of color, as well as for low- and moderate-income (LMI) and other underrepresented consumers. The project will include a matching component to encourage participating consumers to build or rebuild savings and gain momentum.
• Presenting to a live group after months of pandemic distancing
  After nearly two years of conducting only virtual trainings and presentations due to the pandemic, Consumer Action’s Outreach staff has been eager for the day they could add in-person events back into their calendar.
• Spread the word: Nonprofits needed for financial health measurement study
  Attune, a developer of tools that enable businesses and organizations to gather and analyze automated financial health data, is offering one or two nonprofits the opportunity to test its financial health measurement platform.
• Helping people to manage medical expenses and debt
  Consumer Action teamed up with the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, to discuss medical debt—how it starts, strategies to manage medical expenses, and programs that help pay medical bills.
• Making sense of pandemic-related aid and assistance
  Consumer Action teamed up with the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) at Maryland’s Prince George's Community College to discuss federal stimulus packages and pandemic-related consumer protections.
• How FinTech has helped consumers save thousands during the pandemic
  Consumer Action launched two financial health and technology programs in 2020 with support from Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase.
• Testimonials (JPMorgan Chase Financial Inclusion Grant)
  Under a grant from JPMorgan Chase Consumer Action works to scale the integration of FinTech into financial inclusion programs at community-based organizations.
• Testimonial: Integrating FinTech into financial inclusion programs
  Consumer Action's community-based partners speak about how our programs help clients to improve financial health.
• Spread the word: Anyone can get free, virtual financial help from coaches, counselors
  AFCPE®, the Wells Fargo Foundation and Yellow Ribbon Network have launched a free, virtual financial counseling and coaching initiative—available to anyone who needs it (regardless of income level).
• Funder brings Consumer Action’s FinTech education to Arizona
  In September, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco awarded $3.5 million in grants to 97 nonprofits through its 2020 Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development (AHEAD) program. The grants, delivered by FHLBank San Francisco member financial institutions to nonprofits in Arizona, California and Nevada, are aimed at providing both immediate and long-term pandemic relief and boosting economic development in lower-income communities.
• Financial health measurement: A barometer of consumer finances
  In August, Consumer Action’s Audrey Perrott shared insights into Consumer Action’s financial health measurement journey using the Financial Health Network’s FinHealth Score® Toolkit at the Financial Health Network’s “Orienting Around Financial Health” virtual meeting.
• A webinar on financial health and technology
  Consumer Action’s director of strategic partnerships, facilitated a webinar and served as a virtual mentor to educate the current First Founder’s Accelerator cohort about financial health, financial technology and privacy rights.
• Out and About: Consumer Action equipped with New Strategies
  Audrey Perrott of Consumer Action attended Georgetown University’s New Strategies Program for Nonprofit Executives.
• Wells Fargo funds Consumer Action’s new FinTech innovation work
  Consumer Action received a $275,000 commitment from Wells Fargo to support the scale of its financial technology innovation and education initiatives to directly address America’s savings crisis and improve financial health for low- and moderate-income (LMI) and underrepresented consumers.
• JPMorgan Chase funds Consumer Action’s innovative new FinTech initiative
  Consumer Action has received a $100,000 commitment from JPMorgan Chase to support the scale of its financial technology innovation and education initiatives to directly address America’s savings crisis and improve financial health for low- and moderate-income (LMI) and underrepresented consumers.
• Consumers jumpstart their savings using FinTech apps
  Consumer Action helped many save through the use of a new FinTech app
• San Francisco senior ball is a big draw
  TODCO Group Senior Ball is a highly anticipated annual event in the local senior community.
• Conference reveals how discrimination still harms communities of color
  Consumer Action co-sponsored the Understanding Segregation: Tools to Advance Access and Opportunity conference in April
• No April fools to be found at last month’s Financial Education Week
  Consumer Action participated in the Financial Education Week in April
• Hablamos con la Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
  Read about the story behind Consumer Action partnering with the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
• Tzu Chi Foundation, Consumer Action combat Chinese senior scams
  
• Family Economic Success Series partnership helps immigrant consumers
  Consumer Action partnered with Portola Family Connections to deliver money management presentations.
• Free consumer education at San Francisco’s Chinatown resource fair
  Consumer Action hosted a successful Community Resource Fair in San Francisco Chinatown
• Low-income seniors learn how to avoid fraud, and more
  TODCO Group hosted the annual event where Consumer Action staff promote publications on fraud and scams
• CASH Campaign and Consumer Action strengthen family economic stability
  Consumer Action’s Audrey Perrott talked with Sue Rogan on the CASH Campaign of Maryland
• Credit Builders Alliance gives credit where credit is due
  Credit Builders Alliance helped many organizations move consumers from poverty to prosperity by delivering training.
• You are invited to join Keep Me Posted North America campaign
  A new campaign centers on ensuring that people are given a choice of format (paper and electronic delivery) for bills and statements. Please join Keep Me Posted North America.
• Local consumers benefit from free financial resources in Fontana, CA
  Linda Williams of Consumer Action attended Fontana’s 15th Annual Community Assistance Program Resource Fair in June.
• Advocates travel to nation’s capital for Consumer Lobby Day
  
• Conference challenges advocates to wage war against discrimination
  Consumer Action sponsored the Fair Housing Conference 2018
• Professional development events for financial educators
  A series of professional development webinars is open to Consumer Action's network partners at the AFCPE® member rate.
• Consumer Action launches a financial health pilot
  Consumer Action partnered with several agencies to test financial technology apps and track the outcomes.
• CBOs weigh in on Consumer Action publications
  We received valuable feedback from our CBOs on our publications.
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• Innovative agency meets broader financial needs of consumers
  Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) shared news on offering more services and expansion.
• Consumers learned to invest at ‘Investor Bootcamp’
  Attendees received valuable investment advice from The Alliance for Investor Education.
• Fall events for financial educators
  AFCPE is offering some upcoming fall events for financial educators.
• How one housing agency uses our free resources to help its clients
  
• Ohio Investor Education Program offers counseling, planning services
  The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) rolled out its free Ohio Investor Education Program on May 19.
• Consumer protections for servicemembers and veterans
  Linda Williams was invited to a roundtable discussion on the CFPB's work on June 12
• Housing Rights Summit attendees honor National Fair Housing Month
  Williams participated in a housing rights summit in June
• DASH for the STASH: Learn investment skills, enter to win cash
  Consumer Action recruited 5 agencies to host the DASH contest and its educational program
• Consumer Action educates seniors on elder fraud, scams
  Consumer Action conducts presentation on senior fraud in San Francisco in partnership with Woolf House
• Kicking off Military Saves Week at California’s Camp Pendleton
  Linda Williams helped kick off the campaign by participating in events at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Southern California.
• EARN helps families save using technology
  EARN worked with Consumer Action in providing technical assistance to community agencies interested in starting IDA programs in their region.
• Consumer Action joins Alliance for Investor Education
  Consumer Action is now on the Alliance for Investor Education’s membership
• Fannie Mae’s UNfair housing
  Consumer Action and other community partners filed a federal lawsuit against Fannie Mae
• Housing counseling agency uses Consumer Action materials to help clients secure, maintain housing
  The Calcasieu Parish Housing Counseling Agency makes MoneyWi$e materials available to existing and potential clients.
• Coalition helps communities help vets
  Our Outreach staff educated veterans, and other military families on financial materials.
• Navicore Solutions: Helping consumers in need through Money Management 1-2-3
  How one national nonprofit uses Consumer Action's free multilingual materials to enrich its clients' lives.
• MoneyWi$e: It’s fun to learn at the YMCA
  Financial education training at the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA
• Out and About: Elderly consumers have a ball
  
• This just in: Financial Literacy Project a huge success
  Consumer Action has huge success on a Rose Foundation-funded educational module.
• MoneyWi$e: Helping teens and families to manage money
  Audrey Perrot conducted training on managing money for teens.
• Mini-grants to financially educate underserved consumers
  Consumer Action awarded mini-grants to six community agencies that were trained on or have been using our Checking and Savings Accounts module.
• Consumer Action helps stop a bad auto loan from destroying man’s life
  Consumer Action's Outreach team referred Ms. Shahan, president of CARS, to help solve a predatory loan case.
• A financial fraud training for advocates
  Audrey Perrott, attended a financial fraud training held by the National Center for Victims of Crime and FINRA at United Way of the Bay Area.
• Boning up on fair housing issues
  Perrott reported on the National Community Reinvestment Coalition training in Jan 2015.
• ‘Primed and Prepped’ for money management
  Perrott provided food service training to YMCA in San Francisco.
• MoneyWi$e helps local Girl Scouts earn their badges
  Perrott provided training on budgeting and money management for Girl Scouts.
• Mission First puts its residents first
  Consumer Action conducted training for the residents of Philadelphia-based Mission First.
• Spreading word of new money transfer rules
  Consumer Action's Jamie Woo spoke out on protections for sending money overseas.
• LA-based group makes good use of Consumer Action materials
  Haven Neighborhood Services, a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization, is a great example of a community group that makes full use of Consumer Action’s MoneyWi$e series and other Consumer Action education modules. (MoneyWi$e is a joint financial education project of Consumer Action and Capital One.)
• Fifth Annual Financial Literacy Leadership Conference
  Consumer Action’s Community Outreach and Training Manager Linda Williams spoke about the importance of understanding your audience at the Fifth Annual Financial Literacy Leadership Conference in mid-October in the nation’s capital.
• Consumer Action awards second phase of MoneyWi$e mini-grants
  Consumer Action awarded the second phase of 2012 MoneyWi$e mini-grants to nine community organizations that attended MoneyWi$e trainings and/or used MoneyWi$e materials in their communities.
• Consumer Action’s work with the Chinese media
  The core of Consumer Action’s educational mission is to improve financial literacy at the community level. Our close relationships with the in-language media help expand our presence in hard-to-reach communities.
• Alabama Cooperative Extension staff receives WirelessED training
  Carol Centrallo, Ph.D., an Extension Specialist at the Alabama Cooperative Extension System writes about a Consumer Action WirelessED training at Auburn University in Alabama on April 25.
• MoneyWi$e 2012 mini-grants recipients announced
  Nine community organizations that attended MoneyWi$e trainings in Texas and Louisiana or used MoneyWi$e materials in their communities have been awarded mini-grants by Consumer Action and Capital One to support financial empowerment in diverse communities. MoneyWi$e curricula includes: brochures, leader's guides, lesson plans and power point slides. MoneyWi$e was developed by Consumer Action in partnership with Capital One.
• 2012 Lunar New Year Greetings from Consumer Action
  Consumer Action 2012 Lunar New Year Ad in the Chinese Times of Houston.
• MoneyWi$e Stipend Report - Phase Two
  This MoneyWi$e Financial Literacy Outreach & Education Report is based on final mini-grants and bi-monthly reports and applications submitted to Consumer Action by community-based agencies receiving mini-grants (stipends) during the second round of the 2010 MoneyWi$e Financial Literacy Outreach & Education Stipend Program. The Second Phase ran from Oct. 25. 2010-April 15, 2011. MoneyWi$e is a financial literacy partnership of Consumer Action and Capital One Financial Corporation.
• Consumer Action presents to credit unions
  Consumer Action was invited to speak at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) staff meeting in Nashville, TN in October about our financial empowerment initiatives, consumer education materials and training for community-based organizations.
• MoneyWi$e Stipend Report - Phase One
  This MoneyWi$e Financial Literacy Outreach & Education Report is based on final mini-grants and bi-monthly reports and applications submitted to Consumer Action by community-based agencies receiving mini-grants (stipends) during the first round of the 2010 Moneywi$e Financial Literacy Outreach & Education Stipend Program. The first phase of the stipend program ran during the five months ending December 31, 2010. MoneyWi$e is a financial literacy partnership of Consumer Action and Capital One Financial Corporation.
• Foreclosure hotline for tenants in California
  
• Coastal citizens address effects of oil spill
  Consumer Action's education partners at the Louisiana State University AgCenter took part in a forum addressing the social impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
• Consumer Action lends expertise to national housing initiative
  Consumer Action attends a foreclosure prevention fair in Southern California to train event participants to spot scams and avoid fraud.
• Comunidad Latina Credit Union offers exemplary financial services
  Comunidad Latina, part of Consumer Action’s community financial literacy network, offers innovative products that help bring the “unbanked” into the financial mainstream and away from overpriced fringe services.
• MoneyWise brings hope to Post-Katrina Louisiana
  The Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) illustrates that MoneyWi$e resources have had a positive impact on Post-Katrina Louisiana. MoneyWi$e was developed by Consumer Action in partnership with Capital One Bank.
• Texas program makes a difference with CA Moneywise modules
  Annie Tinsley, Better Living for Texans Regional Program Manager of Texas AgriLife Extension in Dallas County, Texas, shares how the University's AgriLife Extension program has been using the MoneyWi$e modules. The MoneyWi$e financial education curricula is developed by Consumer Action in partnership with Capital One Bank.
• MoneyWi$e a crucial tool in battling unemployment
  Opportunities Industrialization Center in Washington, DC is using Consumer Action's MoneyWi$e Financial Education Program to teach residents of the District of Columbia how to weather financial crises. MoneyWi$e is a financial management curricula developed by Consumer Action in partnership with Capital One Bank.
• CA Joins Forces with NABVETS to Educate Veterans
  Source: National Association For Black Veterans, Inc. "Chapter Happenings"
• Changing lives with financial education
  Felisa White, Executive Director at Mujeres Unidas en Acción (MUA), in Boston, MA, shares how her agency has been using the MoneyWi$e modules.
• Using financial literacy to improve lives
  In this article, Dr. Reginal Harris from San Antonio, TX, a MoneyWi$e instructor and stipend recipient, shares some lessons learned as well as success stories from his seminars and workshops aimed at empowering youth and adults.
• 2009 MoneyWi$e Stipend Program
  Consumer Action announces its 2009 MoneyWi$e Stipend Grants
• 2008 Moneywise Stipend Programs
  Consumer Action announces its 2008 Moneywise Stipend Grants
• Improving the quality of life for colonia residents - Texas
  Border Fair Housing and Economic Justice Center educates low-income consumers on access to credit and predatory lending practices.
• On Lok’s second annual fundraising event
  
• Celebrate Consumer Protection Week
  
• America Saves Week - Get involved!