Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Fair Lending Task Force Meets January 20th (and other meetings of interest)

ICCI

The first meeting of CCI's Fair Lending Task Force will be Thursday, January 20th at 6:00 pm.  

This new task force will combine members who have been working and winning on predatory mortgage lending and the Community Reinvestment Act.  These issues both deal with getting lenders to make good loans in our neighborhoods.  By doing this we are improving our neighborhoods and the financial future of our communities.  All CCI members are invited to join us as we begin a new era in the fight for fair lending.

CCI's Fast Track is a home ownership workshop meeting on Thursday, January 20th from 5:30-9:30 pm.

This overview of the home ownership process is ideal for future buyers who have minimal credit and budgeting issues and who want to learn how to take the best steps and avoid predatory practices.  The workshop is free and free childcare is provided with two days notice.

The Fast Track class is located at Des Moines Citizens for Community Improvement, 2005 Forest Avenue. To register, call Jerri at 515-255-0800.

Training Workshop on Media & Public Meetings

The Des Moines Chapter of Iowa CCI will be hosting a training workshop for Des Moines CCI members on Monday, January 24 from 6-8:30 pm at the Des Moines CCI Office.  The training will consist of information and instruction on:

How to use the media to your advantage: 

--Writing effective letters to the editor

--How to give an interview to the media


--Running effective public meetings



This is a unique opportunity to develop and improve your skills in different areas that will make Des Moines CCI stronger.  If you are interested in attending this workshop, RSVP to Danny, 515-255-0800.  Refreshments will be provided.

Please join us on January 24th!

The next Predatory Car Sales Task Force Meeting is Wednesday, January 26, at 6:00 pm.

Following our public meeting on January 11, we will be moving forward on concerns and issues addressed.  If you are interested in learning more about and working on this issue, we encourage you to attend.  

For questions or more information on predatory car sales, contact Danny at 515-255-0800.

Kristin Vick

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

Membership and Communications Coordinator

515-255-0800

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