Hope Community Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Mississippi Coast Branch in Biloxi
Contact: Scot Slay
(601) 944-4175
sslay@ecd.org
Hope Community Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Mississippi Coast Branch in Biloxi
Biloxi, MS –HOPE (Hope Community Credit Union) and its sponsor, ECD (Enterprise Corporation of the Delta), break ground on a new Mississippi Coast branch in Biloxi Monday, July 14, at 11:00 a.m.
In December 2005 ECD/HOPE opened a small office in Biloxi to assist in the recovery and rebuilding process on the Mississippi Coast. Since that time, the organization has routed millions in emergency funds to local nonprofits and other service providers; built dozens of homes; provided affordable financing to hundreds of businesses, nonprofits, and families; and counseled thousands of homeowners. ECD/HOPE continues to partner with public agencies, private industry, nonprofits and others to help people rebuild their lives and communities.
The new credit union branch will make HOPE’s affordable financial services more accessible to Mississippi Coast residents. HOPE’s products target low- and moderate-income people and are designed to foster economic stability and build assets. In addition to business and mortgage loans, HOPE offers several consumer services including checking & savings accounts, CDs, IRAs, internet banking, and ATM/debit cards. Anyone can become a member of the credit union.
The event will be held at the corner of Howard Avenue and Porter Avenue in Biloxi, Mississippi. Parking will be available in neighboring lots. In the event of inclement weather, we will have a tent on site that will provide plenty of covered space for the ceremony.
All members of the media are invited.
Who: Hope Community Credit Union
What: Groundbreaking for HOPE Mississippi Coast Branch
When: Monday, July 14, 11:00 a.m.
Where: Corner of Howard Avenue and Porter Avenue
SPEAKERS (Scheduled to Appear)
Bill Bynum, CEO - ECD/HOPE
A. J. Holloway, Mayor – City of Biloxi
Alonzo A. Swann, III, Region III Director – National Credit Union Administration
Charles Elliott, Jr., President/CEO – Mississippi Credit Union Association
Maurice Singleton, Director of Diversity – Beau Rivage Casino