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White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to Host 'Compassion in Action' Roundtable on Financial Literacy

Contact: Rebecca Neale, The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, 202-456-7348

 

WASHINGTON, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, June 18, 2008, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI), joined by Anna Escobedo Cabral, Treasurer of the United States, Charles Schwab, Chair of the President's Council on Financial Literacy, and other key public- and private-sector leaders, will convene a Compassion in Action Roundtable titled, "Financial Literacy And the Role of Faith-Based and Community Organizations."  Hosted by OFBCI Director Jay Hein, the Roundtable will focus on innovative and effective government and private-sector programs and partnerships that promote financial literacy among Americans of all ages.

 

A complete Compassion in Action Roundtable agenda is attached.

 

What: White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Compassion in Action Roundtable

 

Where: The White House, Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB), Room 450

 

When: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. EDT; Members of the press should arrive at the Northwest Appointment Gate by 2:30 p.m. EDT to ensure entry.

 

Note:  Members of the press who do not have a White House press credential must fax his or her name (as it appears on his or her driver's license), Social Security number and date of birth on company letterhead to (202) 456-7019 no later than 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008.  For additional credentialing or logistical questions, please call (202) 456-7348. 

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 White House Compassion in Action Roundtable

Financial Literacy and the Role of Faith-Based and Community Organizations

 

June 18, 2008             3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

 

3 p.m.              Welcome and Introduction

Jay F. Hein, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director
White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

 

3:05 p.m.        The President’s Council on Financial Literacy

Charles Schwab, Founder, Chairman and CEO, 
            The Charles Schwab Corporation;

Chair, President’s Council on Financial Literacy

 

3:10 p.m.        Keynote Remarks

                        Steve Preston, Secretary

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

3:20 p.m.        Federal Efforts

Anna Escobedo Cabral, Treasurer of the 
            United States

U.S. Department of the Treasury

 

3:30 p.m.        Government Leadership Panel

Moderator: Jay F. Hein, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director

White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiative

                       

Panelist: Jonathan Mintz, Commissioner

New York City Department of Consumer Affairs

 

Panelist: Hillary L. Hunt, Director

Office of Financial Education, State of Pennsylvania

 

4:10 p.m.        A Historical Perspective

                        Christopher Peterson, Professor of Law

                        S.J. Quinney College of Law,
                       The University of Utah

 

4:20 p.m.        Community Solutions for Financial Sustainability and Progress

Moderator: John Hope Bryant, Founder and Chairman, Operation HOPE;

Vice Chair, President’s Council on Financial Literacy

 

Panelist: Dr. Robert Lee, Founder, Chairman and CEO

FreshMinistries

 

Panelist: Judith Pickens, Senior Vice President for Programs and Youth Development Services

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

                       

Panelist: Bill Mathis, Executive Vice President-Business Development, MasterCard Worldwide;

Board Member, Junior Achievement Worldwide

 

4:50 p.m.        Call to Action

John Hope Bryant, Founder and Chairman
           Operation HOPE;

Vice Chair, President’s Council on Financial Literacy

 

5 p.m.              Adjourn