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Nov. 15, Tucson Money Faire Offers Access to Financial Products, Services And Programs

The Tucson Money Faire is a special, free one-stop event for affordable financial services and products available in the community for low- and moderate-income consumers.

Services offered at the Faire include credit report information, free tax preparation, tax identification numbers, and confidential document shredding. Information will also be available on free checking and savings options, understanding a credit report, reducing monthly payments, home repair assistance, and identity theft protection.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Place: El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd.

Agenda: 10 a.m. – Tucson Money Faire begins

11 a.m. – Welcome by Lillian Lopez-Grant, Menlo Park leader

"The Tucson Money Faire is now in its third year. There is no other event in our community more likely to provide critical resources for our community in these challenging financial times," said Vice Mayor and Ward III Council Member Karin Uhlich, who also serves as the Executive Director of Southwest Center for Economic Integrity.

Attendance is free. The Faire includes food and refreshments, cash prizes, and music. Residents are encouraged to attend, regardless of their financial status.

The Tucson Money Faire is sponsored by Westside Coalition Weed & Seed, Southwest Center for Economic Integrity, El Rio Neighborhood Center, La aldea Spiritual Community Church, Tucson Metropolitan Ministries, Don't Borrow Trouble^® - Pima County, Pio Decimo, Arizona Saves, Arizona Federal Credit Union, First Credit Union, Hughes Federal Credit Union, NOVA Home Loans, Southwest Fair Housing Council, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Primavera Foundation, Access Tucson, Family Housing Resources, Arizona Department of Economic Security, St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church, Consumer Credit Counseling Services Southwest, Tucson Electric Power, Southwest Gas, Tucson Police Department, Microbusiness Advancement Center, Beacon Group, ACCION, Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Pima Council on Aging, Live the Solution, and Pima County.

For more information, contact Marcia Roberts at (520) 837-7243 or e-mail marcia.roberts@tucsonaz.gov