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January 22, 2010

Justine Petersen hosts documentary screening

Pursuit of the Dream: Building Credit for Life- Annie E. Casey Foundation

The screening was followed by a panel discussion exploring the roles that government and nonprofit leaders can play in helping low-income families build good credit. The documentary is the latest in a series produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and highlights how low-income individuals can save money and build up assets.

Speakers and panelists include:

State Senator Robin Wright-Jones, D-St. Louis
Irene Skricki, Senior Associate, Annie E. Casey Foundation
Vikki Frank, Executive Director, Credit Builders Alliance
Lewis Roberts, Program Manager, Citi MicroFinance
Robert Boyle, CEO and Founder, Justine Petersen

View Media Advisory and Press Release

View documentary introduction by Irene Skricki

Panel Discussion

Part 1: Lewis Roberts, Vikki Frank and State Senator Robin Wright-Jones reflect on the documentary

Part 2: Vikki Frank moderates questions and comments from audience members, Pam Ross- People's Bank, Dr. Rush Robinson - St. Louis College of Health Careers, Maurice Washington - Better Family Life, Treina Lind - St. Louis Community Credit Union, and Larry Ross - SCORE.

Part 3: Galen Gondolfi, Senior Loan Counselor, Justine Petersen leads discussion linking documentary to the FDIC finding that St. Louis has the highest percentage of un-banked African-Americans. Anitra Nevels, City of East St. Louis and City of St. Louis Alderman Marlene Davis and reflect.

Part 4: State Senator Robin Wright-Jones leads discussion on relevant legislation.

View the documentary, order copies of the DVD and read the discussion guide

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