www.alejandroinaustin.com http This presentation covers the annual economic impact of millions of lost dollars spent by employed central Texans on check cashing and pay day loan fees. A lack of direct deposit and checking accounts results in the average "unbanked" central Texan to lose $40000 in their life time. In addition, millions of dollars are lost annually on predatory pay day loans. This presentation covers Financial Empowerment in the Workplace, a project developed through partnerships of Hispanic Austin Leadership, United Way Capital Area, and the local Bank On Campaign to address this issue at the employer level. The goal of the campaign was to educate employees, through the workplace, to open bank accounts, set up direct deposit, and avoid predatory loans. "Payday lending is a controversial practice and faces both legal battles and public perception challenges in nearly every place where it is practiced." en.wikipedia.org Alejandro Dominguez, alumni of Hispanic Austin Leadership and active member in the Austin community, presents the outcome of the project on 4/29/10 in Austin, TX to over 200 members and guests of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. To see more outreach videos and public presentations from Alejandro visit his YouTube Channel @ www.youtube.com If you are interested in Non-Profit YouTube Consultation and Search Engine Optimization, please contact Alejandro via his blog @ www.alejandroinaustin.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVDe1lMQxA8&hl=en
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