Number 177 July 1, 2022 St. Louis
Shawna Collier of Justine PETERSEN Elected to Board of Directors of Credit Builders Alliance
Justine PETERSEN is proud to announce the election of Shawna Collier, Chief Partnership Officer for Justine PETERSEN, to the national board of directors for Credit Builders Alliance (CBA). CBA is a national network of non-profit organizations that centers credit building products and services in an effort to advance asset-building among low-to-moderate income individuals. Shawna is joined by five additional new CBA board members, including Valecia Quinn of Jewish Family & Career Services, Cy Richardson of the National Urban League, Emre Sahingur of VantageScore Solutions, Dinesh Wadhwani of Equifax and Priscilla Woof of Working Solutions CDFI. Past board members include Robert Boyle, Founder and CEO of Justine PETERSEN. CONGRATS SHAWNA!
Justine PETERSEN Staffer Nikki Wilson Conducts Credit Building Workshop at Rejuvenating Comprehensive Services
JP staffer recently offered a dynamic and interactive credit building/financial literacy workshop at Rejuvenating Comprehensive Services (RCS) located in North St. Louis County. RCS is the brainchild of Keely Finney, who sought a JP microloan to launch her full service therapy practice. RCS offers an array of services, and Keely’s invitation to Nikki allowed for her practice to include financial prudence as yet another component of overall wellness.
Get Pre-Qualified for a Mortgage at “Pre-Qualification Days”
Take one step closer to becoming a homeowner by getting pre-qualified for a first-time home mortgage product. Justine PETERSEN is hosing “Pre-qualification Days” on Thursday, July 14 and Saturday, July 16. You may qualify for down payment or closing costs assistance or even financial help with required repairs and minor improvements. The down payment may be as low as 3%, and mortgage insurance is paid by the lender. Contact JP’s Housing Manager Randen Click at 314.533.2411 x109 or email
jphometeam@justinepetersen.org to schedule your appointment.
JP’s Black Homeownership Caravan Recap!
JP’s Black Homeownership Caravan last Saturday galvanized energy and enthusiasm along the entire parade route. Special thanks to co-sponsor US Bank for supporting an effort that both promoted and celebrated Black Homeownership!
