Credit Builders Alliance

? Haven’t attended a CBA Summit yet? Check out the video below for highlights from our 2024 Annual Event and get a glimpse of what makes this the premiere gathering for credit building professionals! #CBASummit25 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewHCD3cv ??https://lnkd.in/enipjksi

?? Don't Miss Out! Register for the 2025 CBA Summit Before Early Bird Pricing Ends! ?? Join us June 22-24, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to connect, learn, and help shape the future of credit building! Secure your spot now—Early Bird pricing ends Tuesday, April 15th. ?? Register today: ?? https://cvent.me/N0PEAB #CBASummit25

Our CEO, Dara Duguay, was recently interviewed by U.S. News & World Report to share insights on debt consolidation and how it can help consumers manage high-interest credit card balances more effectively: "If you have multiple credit cards with balances and high interest rates, consolidating your debt may allow you to reduce the amount you pay in interest and pay it off faster. For example, "Let's say you have eight different credit cards, and some of them are at 18% interest or more," says Dara Duguay, chief executive officer at Credit Builders Alliance. "If you could consolidate them all together at a lower interest rate and make one payment, you would save essentially a lot of money." 5 Best Ways to Consolidate Credit Card Debt ?? Continue reading the article here: ?? https://lnkd.in/eziQsaT6

?? Get Inspired by Past CBA Summit Attendees! The 2025 Credit Builders Alliance Summit is fast approaching! Check out the video below to hear from past attendees like Michelle McClymont from BOC Capital Corp. on how this premier event has influenced their work. Why Attend? ? Gain valuable insights ? Strengthen your network & make valuable connections ? Access actionable tools to drive financial equity Join us June 22-24, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and be part of shaping the future of credit building! Early Bird pricing ends Tuesday, April 15th. Register Today ?? https://cvent.me/N0PEAB

?? Make an Impact with CBA – Join Now & Save! Looking for new ways your organization can make an impact??Join CBA now to receive: ? Exclusive Access?– CBA Training Institute with webinars, courses, toolkits & more ? Resources to Support Your Work – Practical credit-building tools for your participants ? Limited-Time Offer?– The first?5 groups?to join CBA by?March 31?receive?up to $300 off membership fees! Join CBA Today! ?? https://bit.ly/4kFwc9k

?? Join CBA & Save! Limited-Time Membership Offer Ends March 31! CBA offers three membership tiers, all designed to support your organization's capacity and ability to provide credit building programs. ?? We have a limited-time offer - the first 5 groups to join CBA by March 31 receive up to $300 off membership fees! Plus, you'll receive discounted registration rates for upcoming Summit in Washington, D.C. ? Join CBA today by completing our become a member form: https://lnkd.in/eBNCG5Gq ? Questions? Contact [email protected] #BuildingCreditTogether

?? Event Recap: Rent Reporting Implementation & Success Stories Building Credit, Building Health – Atlanta, GA On Tuesday,?Credit Builders Alliance (CBA)?and?Kaiser Permanente Georgia?hosted?Building Credit, Building Health, where leaders in housing, finance, and healthcare explored how?credit access impacts financial and health equity. A key session,?"Rent Reporting Implementation and Success Stories,"?featured?real-world insights from housing providers and residents?who have successfully leveraged rent reporting to?build credit and unlock new financial opportunities. Key Takeaways from the Rent Reporting Panel: ??? Tia McCoy, consultant with?ANDP, and resident?Teairra M.?shared how rent reporting helped Teairra?increase her credit score from 550 to 750, putting her on the path to homeownership.?“It’s never too late to start building credit,”?she emphasized. ??? Majesty Gayle, president of?PUSH Ministry, Inc., and resident?Jose M.?discussed how rent reporting is an?accessible tool for financial inclusion, especially for communities with?limited credit building opportunities. Why Rent Reporting Matters: Renters are?seven times more likely than homeowners to have no credit score, limiting their ability to qualify for loans, credit cards, and even housing. Since 2012, CBA has helped?over 80 affordable housing providers?implement rent reporting programs—helping tenants?build credit without taking on additional debt. ?? Learn More: ?? CBA Rent Reporting Website:?https://lnkd.in/g8tT-JAj #BuildingCreditBuildingHealth #RentReporting #CreditBuilding #FinancialWellness

?? Event Recap: Building Credit, Building Health – Atlanta, GA Yesterday, Credit Builders Alliance (CBA) and Kaiser Permanente Georgia hosted Building Credit, Building Health in Atlanta, bringing together healthcare professionals, nonprofit financial practitioners, and community leaders to explore the powerful connection between credit and health. The event emphasized that financial well-being is a critical social determinant of health, as echoed by Robyn Bussey, Just Health Director at Partnership for Southern Equity, who stated, "Credit and access to credit is a social determinant of health." Discussions highlighted how barriers to credit access impact housing, healthcare, and overall financial stability, particularly in underserved communities. Key Takeaways from the Day: ?? Opening Remarks – Dr. LaKesha Davison, Pediatric Lead Physician & Co-Lead for Equity, Inclusion & Diversity at Kaiser Permanente Georgia, emphasized the role of financial health in healthcare access. ?? Panel Discussion – Experts like Michael Bryant (New Life Community Alliance) explored practical solutions to integrate financial empowerment into community programs. ?? Keynote Speaker – Liz Coyle, Executive Director of Georgia Watch, shed light on systemic financial challenges affecting health outcomes. ?? Closing Remarks – Stefanie Hurst, Sr. Director of Community Health at Kaiser Permanente Georgia, reinforced the need for collaboration to create healthier, financially stable communities. ?? Housing & Credit Disparities – Data from the Partnership for Southern Equity underscored these inequities: "In Georgia, 21% of Black families live in substandard housing conditions compared to 7% of Black families and 6% of white families, nationally. (American Housing Survey, 2021)." A huge thank you to Kaiser Permanente Georgia and all our speakers, attendees, and partners who contributed to this vital discussion. We look forward to continuing this work and advancing financial and health equity together. #BuildingCreditBuildingHealth #FinancialWellness #HealthEquity #CommunityImpact

This program was incredibly insightful! Thank you, Credit Builders Alliance, for hosting this eye-opening event. We all can benefit from understanding the interdependence between our financial situation and health. Many nonprofit organizations can help people who are struggling.

"Credit and access to credit is a social determinant of health....If you don’t have $400 for an emergency, you feel better if you can put that on a credit card." - Robyn Bussey, Just Health Director at Partnership for Southern Equity Today, CBA and Kaiser Permanente Georgia explore the inherent links between Credit and Health.