According to 2014 CCCS Purses with a Purpose Chair and Consumer Credit Counseling Service Board Member Laura V. Estrada,
“Since 1974, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas (CCCS) has helped more than 1.7 million people and just five years ago, we launched our first annual fundraiser, Purses with a Purpose. To celebrate these milestones, we’ve changed things up a bit. This year, we are hosting a luncheon Purses with a Purpose event with inaugural Financial Literacy Champion Capital One’s Carol Nichols and keynote speaker author and The Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary.
“I am delighted to recognize Carol for her longtime dedication to financial literacy education, and especially for her commitment to programs which support and educate women.
“Purses with a Purpose will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 11:30 – 1:30 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Individual tickets at $95 or tables at $1,000 are for sale at www.cccspurses.net. You can also call 214-540-6880 for more information.
“I am working with CCCS to help build all the solutions we can to help women and families become debt free. All proceeds from Purses with a Purpose are used to provide free financial counseling and education to women and families in need at domestic violence shelters, legal aid clinics, prison systems, child care centers, housing programs and job re-entry training programs.
“And, yes! Fabulous purses along with trips, event tickets and restaurant deals will still be available for auction via an online auction opening Wednesday, September 10. Raffle tickets for three items including a Fuller’s jewelry ladies dinner ring, Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Package and Fendi handbag will be available online and at the event as well.
“I am proud to be a part of nonprofit agency CCCS as it helps consumers find financial hope and freedom by providing free budget and credit counseling, financial education, housing counseling, bankruptcy counseling, student loan default counseling and debt management plans. CCCS also offers those in the United Way Metro Dallas service area the opportunity to earn matched savings of up to $300 a year through the CCCS AIM Individual Development Account. To see more about the requirements for AIM or to learn more about this program, please visit www.cccs.net/AIM.
“The Presenting sponsor for Purses is Bank of Texas and the Award Sponsor for the inaugural Financial Literacy Champion Award is AdvoCare International, LP.”
* Graphic and photo provided by Consumer Credit Counseling Service