100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. and Experian Launch Financial Health Initiative
26 Abril 2021 - 1:34PM
Business Wire
The program aims to preserve housing and small
businesses, and grow careers
The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. and Experian North
America today announced the launch of a broad financial health
initiative to assist multiple African American communities
suffering COVID-19-related hardship. The partnership will help
preserve housing through the Home Preservation Grant, support small
businesses, and offer career and higher education development
programs.
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“COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted the credit and health
of the Black community. One of Experian’s core missions is to
create a better tomorrow by making positive change in the world and
actively supporting efforts to close the wealth gap. Through this
partnership, we look forward to being a part of the financial
recovery from the pandemic and beyond,” said Wil Lewis, chief
diversity, inclusion and equity officer for Experian North
America.
The initiative with the 100 Black Men of Greater Washington,
D.C. (The 100) is part of Experian’s United for Financial Health
initiative, which aims to empower and protect vulnerable consumers
to improve their financial health through education and action. The
Home Preservation Grant will provide rental and mortgage relief to
selected families in the Greater Washington D.C. area. The 100 will
also sponsor complimentary career advancement coaching to guide
young adults in search of new careers, and to assist aspiring
graduate degree students in applying for scholarships and
identifying the right program that serves their goal.
“Experian’s powerful investment in our community will assist
individuals impacted by COVID-19 and partner with Black-owned
businesses,” said James Thompson, president of the 100 Black Men of
Greater Washington, D.C. “We are truly grateful for our partnership
with Experian and excited about the impact this relationship will
have on our community.”
Investing in communities is a key pillar of Experian North
America’s Corporate Responsibility program. Initiatives like United
for Financial Health are one example of how the company is
committed to investing time, resources and partnerships to create a
better tomorrow by helping millions gain access to essential
everyday services, facilitating inclusion and diversity, and
managing Experian North America’s environmental footprint
responsibly.
About 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C.
The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. was founded in
1995 in response to a call to action during the Million Man March.
The organization is devoted to improving the quality of life for
African Americans within the community through economic
empowerment, education, health and wellness, and mentoring
programs. With a dedicated and diverse membership base that
consists of doctors, lawyers, STEM professionals, entrepreneurs,
financial experts, educators, U.S. service members, and business
professionals, the organization provides a broad range of support
to its community and mentees. Since 1995, the organization has
mentored over 15,000 students with a 100% graduation rate over the
past five years and has provided more than $3.5 Million in college
scholarships and community investments.
Learn more at www.100blackmendc.org.
About Experian
Experian is the world’s leading global information services
company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car,
to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting
with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage
their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial
control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter
decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and
organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.
We have 17,800 people operating across 45 countries and every
day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people and
innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. We
are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a
constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content
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Freddie Mack, 100 Black Men of
Greater Washington, D.C. Public Relations Chairman,
PR@100blackmendc.org Victoria Lim, Experian North America,
Victoria.Lim@experian.com
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