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Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley Opens Norristown Office
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley (CCCS) announces the opening of new office at 113 East Main Street in Norristown, Pa., effective August 4.
According to Patricia Hasson, president of CCCS, recent demand in the Norristown area prompted the need for an additional location. The new office will include both credit counseling and support staff, and offer a full range of services.
The Norristown office marks the organization’s eleventh location in the Delaware Valley, including the recently-relocated main office which is now at 1608 Walnut Street. in Philadelphia.
“One of our goals is to be accessible to our clients regardless of where they live,” said Hasson. “Offering our full range of services in Norristown will allow us to better serve our growing number of clients in that area.”
CCCS helps individuals and families gain control of their finances, reduce debt and achieve financial goals through a host of educational programs and counseling services. Founded in 1966, CCCS is headquartered in Philadelphia and has 58 employees at its offices throughout the Delaware Valley.
CCCSDV and ING DIRECT Announce 2008 Winners In Student Poster Contest Program
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley (CCCS) and contest sponsor ING DIRECT celebrated the student finalists and announced the winners in the 9th Annual Student Poster Contest on May 22 at the ING DIRECT Café at 17th and Walnut Streets. The goal of the poster contest is to encourage students to focus on the importance of money management by designing a creative poster on a topic related to saving.
“Educating young people about spending and saving is as important as teaching them to read and write. Our annual student poster contest has been a great way to open up these conversations in the classroom.” said CCCS president, Patricia Hasson. “This year’s students, as always, did a fabulous job illustrating the theme, ‘Savings --- The Road to You Future.’”
Three students from each grade category – 3rd to 5th; 6th to 8th; and 9th to 12th – won Orange Savings Accounts worth $250 (1st place), $150 (second place), and $100 (third place). ING DIRECT donated the Orange Savings Accounts and cash prizes to help students get a jumpstart on savings. The posters will be included in a special commemorative calendar to be distributed to community and partner organizations and agencies throughout the region in the fall.
We are pleased to announce and congratulate all finalists and winners:
| 1st | Maddie Hone | 5th | Saints Peter and Paul School | ||
| 2nd | Haley Palma/Courtney Bashwinger | 5th | St Frances Cabrini | ||
| 3rd | Marie Guyer | 5th | Saints Peter and Paul School | ||
| Honorable Mention | Shannon McFalls | 5th | Saints Peter and Paul School | ||
| Honorable Mention | Maria Schmidle | 5th | St. Frances Cabrini | ||
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| 1st | Rachel Victor | 7th | Gamaliel School of Learning | ||
| 2nd | Corey Blakey | 8th | St. Frances de Sales | ||
| 3rd | Marissa Calderan | 6th | Saints Peter and Paul School | ||
| Honorable Mention | Hannah Victor | 8th | Gamaliel School of Learning | ||
| Honorable Mention | Jonathan Schabdach | 7th | Saints Peter and Paul School | ||
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| 1st | Enoc Diaz and Jennifer Mercado | 12th | Marian Bracetti Charter School | ||
| 2nd | Sarah Victor | 10th | Gamaliel School of Learning | ||
| 3rd | Bruce Floyd | 11th | Edison High School | ||
| Honorable Mention | Juilo Lavard | 11th | Edison High School | ||
| Honorable Mention | Jonathan Hayes | 10th | CHAD Charter High School | ||
| Honorable Mention | Joshua Adorno | 11th | Edison High School | ||
| Honorable Mention | Miguel Lugo | 11th | Edison High School | ||
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Online Bankruptcy Education Program Now Live!
CCCSDV is pleased to announce that we now offer the pre-discharge education course, Personal Financial Management after Bankruptcy as an online option for bankruptcy clients. Our new online bankruptcy education module, provided through our partner, Money in Motion, allows clients to complete the bankruptcy education requirements from the convenience of their own home and at their own pace. A special web section is available specifically for legal professionals to enroll their clients.
CCCSDV is approved to issue certificates in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey.
For more information on our bankruptcy counseling and education program.
Prepaid Debit Card Now Available from CCCSDV
A Smart way to Keep More Money in your Wallet!
A Smart way to Keep More Money in your Wallet!
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley is excited to now offer a prepaid debit card, a new, alternative financial tool to help you better manage your money. The prepaid debit card has the flexibility and convenience of a credit card without late fees and interest charges! Individuals without a formal banking relationship can avoid high fees associated with cash checking or money orders.
CCCSDV Launches New Financial Education Program for Women!
From Purses to Portfolios Kick-off Attracted Hundreds of Local Women
From Purses to Portfolios Kick-off Attracted Hundreds of Local Women
CCCSDV kicked off a new financial literacy program, From Purses to Portfolios, geared towards women on January 26th at Temple University. Over 275 women attended the opening event and took advantage of a full agenda with topics including Kissing Debt Goodbye to a highly interactive session from NBC10's Tracy Davidson on Understanding Credit and Identity Theft. Citi is the main sponsor for the program, which began in Delaware and is managed by the Delaware Money School.
Purses is not a one-time event. The goal of From Purses to Portfolios is to financially educate women over time. Ongoing classes are offered throughout the year, to build women's financial foundation and financial skills. Classes will be taught by CCCSDV educators as well as staff members of other nonprofits, financial institutions, and community organizations.