Frameworks Community Development Corporation (Frameworks CDC)

Advance America has partnered with Frameworks Community Development Corporation (Frameworks CDC) in Austin, Texas to provide a series of ten free financial literacy workshops for families in local Section 8 voucher and public housing programs. The Austin Academy will also offer two of these workshops to its students, and similar free workshops are being developed with other partner organizations throughout the greater Austin area. In addition, Frameworks CDC is working with Huston Tillotson University to provide financial literacy training to entering college freshmen. Founded in 2004, Frameworks CDC works to expand opportunities available for low- and moderate-income families of Central Texas to obtain and sustain affordable housing. By providing financial literacy education and homeownership education and counseling, Frameworks CDC helps families prepare for homeownership and better manage their money and credit. The organization also helps families avoid foreclosure through foreclosure prevention counseling and by negotiating with lenders to help families keep their home.

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http://www.frameworkscdc.org

Irving Branch NAACP

Advance America is proud to have sponsored a Financial Literacy Program through the Irving (TX) Branch NAACP. Multiple workshops were held in October and November 2011. The workshops served as an educational tool for participants from Irving to Garland, and covered the FDIC Money Matters Curriculum, which includes the topics “Borrowing Basics,” “To Your Credit,” “Money Matters,” “Financial Recovery” and more.

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http://www.naacp.org

National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)

NALEO represents political representation of Latinos in the United States and provides information on Latino leadership in all levels of government across the country. Its Naturalization Application Fee Loan Fund Program works to help with naturalization assistance and promotion, paving the way for the Fund to provide a greater number of Latino Legal Permanent Residents with critical financial resources and naturalization assistance (primarily involving the costs associated with naturalization applications and processes). The Naturalization Application Fee Loan Fund will help ensure that such newcomers with limited resources nationwide can indeed continue their journey towards full political participation and engagement in American civic life, two factors that contribute greatly to the quality of life for Latino non-citizens eligible to naturalize in the United States.

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http://www.naleo.org

National Urban League

The National Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. The organization spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its 100 local affiliates in 35 states and the District of Columbia, providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.

National Urban League Launches 1st Ever Black Corporate Board Certification Initiative

National Urban League and Advance America Launch New Corporate Board Certification Initiative

Advance America, National Urban League Team Up

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http://www.nul.org

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Boys & Girls Clubs offer programs and services to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Reaching 4.8 million children, Boys & Girls Clubs provide homework help, engaging and fun nutritional tips, energizing sports and recreational activities and challenging academic programs. Throughout the nation, Clubs are reaching out to a generation at risk by providing positive guidance and exciting opportunities.
 

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http://www.bgca.org

Register in Advance

Advance America has partnered with a coalition of seven prominent non-profit organizations to conduct Register in Advance, a national non-partisan effort to register more than 50,000 new voters the election year. The League of Women Voters, National Urban League, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund, People for the American Way Foundation, League of United Latin American Citizens, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project and the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda provided grassroots support for the campaign, including voter registration drives and outreach activities across the U.S.

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http://http://www.lwv.org/

Advance America Canned Food Drive

Advance America embraced the New Year by helping hardworking families in need through the sponsorship of an extensive canned food drive. During December 2008 and January 2009—a period when food donations are most needed and valued—more than 47,000 food items were collected by Advance America employees, with additional donations provided by others in their communities. The contributions were given to approximately 100 local food banks and charities across the United States. The food drive aligns with the Company’s overall goal of continually giving back to the people and communities it serves.

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Michigan Youth in Government

Advance America sponsors students from the Detroit area who participate in this statewide program designed to foster an interest in local, state, and national government institutions and policies. As participants acquire knowledge, they gain confidence in voicing their own opinions and learn how to engage with other leaders to make changes that benefit all people. Michigan Youth in Government gives students a greater appreciation and respect for all aspects of government, including the judicial system.

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http://www.myig.org

Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation

This organization was created to provide disadvantaged and minority youth with educational opportunities through scholarships and internships, to foster partnerships with corporations, and to stimulate economic and social growth within African-American communities. It gives out the annual DeVerne Calloway Scholarship, sponsored by Advance America and named after the first African-American woman elected to the Missouri legislature in 1962. Our sponsorship also helps make possible the foundation's Annual Youth Leadership Conference, which educates minority youth about the importance of the legislative process and helps them to explore issues which have a significant effect on their communities and lives.

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http://www.mlbcf.com

Spartanburg Soup Kitchen

During the America Deserves A Raise contest Advance America committed to donating $1 (up to $50,000) for every vote cast to decide the winner of the contest. The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen was one of the charities chosen to receive this donation. The local area Soup Kitchen will use Advance America’s contribution to help finance the construction of their new facility. Relying on private donations and the assistance of churches from around Spartanburg, the kitchen serves more than 550 meals each day to men, women and children, and recently experienced a 40 percent increase in the number of guests served.

Advance America Presents $50,000 Donation to Spartanburg Community Organizations

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http://www.helpthekitchen.org

The River of Life Church & Greg Davis Ministries

Advance America sponsored the 2009 Easter Weekend Extravaganza, held by the River of Life Church from April 10-12, 2009, in Wilmington, DE. Over the weekend, a Career Fair was held, with on-site interviews with major companies, as well as a career fashion show. There was also an Easter egg hunt, and a food and smoke detector giveaway.

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Consumer Rights Coalition

The Consumer Rights Coalition, a consumer advocacy group, protects and defends consumers’ access to convenient, affordable credit options. The Consumer Rights Coalition unites public support against legislative attempts to ban credit options, such as cash advances. They work to raise awareness of the important benefits of short-term lending options and to protect consumer rights to make financial choices that best meet their needs. Without these choices, consumers would have limited options and could be forced to pay higher costs.

Join now for free at consumerrightscoalition.org
and protect your rights to make your own financial decisions.

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United Way of the Piedmont

A portion of Advance America’s donation from the America Deserves A Raise contest was donated to the United Way of the Piedmont. This chapter of the United Way will use the contribution to support its Gifts-In-Kind Center, which helps provide necessary supplies to more than 130 non-profit organizations that offer assistance to those in need.

Advance America Donates

Advance America Presents $50,000 Donation to Spartanburg Community Organizations

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http://www.uwpiedmont.org

Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School

Black Child and Family Institute is a community service organization that empowers underserved families and children, striving to improve quality of life through a variety of programs and services. Advance America has been an ongoing sponsor of these initiatives, including their Freedom School program. Through a partnership with the Children’s Defense Fund, the Black Child and Family Institute Freedom School serves a diverse population of at-risk children in and around Lansing, Michigan. The Freedom School provides instruction that leads children to develop a love of reading, boosts self-esteem and generates overall positive attitudes toward learning. The program also includes a strong family component with weekly parent meetings to discuss current topics and encourage parents to become more involved in their child’s education. Advance America is honored to be a part of this program, which continues to make a significant difference in the lives of families and children in the greater Lansing, Michigan area.

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http://www.childrensdefense.org/programs-campaigns/freedom-schools

The River of Life Church & Greg Davis Ministries

Advance America sponsored the 2009 Easter Weekend Extravaganza, held by the River of Life Church from April 10-12, 2009, in Wilmington, DE. Over the weekend, a Career Fair was held, with on-site interviews with major companies, as well as a career fashion show. There was also an Easter egg hunt, and a food and smoke detector giveaway.

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