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
