Bank One Makes $45,000 Financial Literacy Grant to the Tucson Urban League

Bank One Makes $45,000 Financial Literacy Grant to the Tucson Urban League 


TUCSON, Ariz., March 25  /PRNewswire/ -- Bank One has made a $45,000 grant to
the Tucson Urban League to help consumers learn more about managing their money.
 Bank One is also providing training to Urban League case managers who will
administer the Money Smart financial literacy program in both English and
Spanish.

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"Bank One's gift is one that will keep ongiving," said Ray Clarke, president
and CEO of the Tucson Urban League. "Increasing our clients' knowledge of
financial matters will have the lasting effect of helping stabilize their lives
and those of their families."

Across the country, Bank One isrolling out the Money Smart program, which was
created by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to help adults outside the
financial mainstream. The 10-module program includes topics designed to help
participants improve their financial health, including:

  -- Understanding the basics of banking
  -- Using credit wisely and understanding your credit rating
  -- Choosing and maintaining a checking account
  -- Paying yourself first - a savings strategy
  -- Knowing your rights as a consumer
  -- Owningyour own home



"Helping families break the cycle of economic disadvantage is critical to the
health of any community," said Steve Fell, Bank One's Tucson market president
and member of the Tucson Urban League board of directors. "This program focuses
on increasing economic self-reliance, which is a major focus of Bank One's
charitable giving."

Bank One has roots in southern Arizona dating back to 1899. Bank One, which has
nearly 190 offices in the state, including 45 in the metro Tucson area, can be
found on the Internet at http://www.bankone.com/ .

The Tucson Urban League is a non-profit organization founded in 1970 in response
to a significantly high unemployment rate among minorities in Tucson. Its
mission is to assist in the achievement of social and economic equality through
advocacy, race relations, research, program services and technical assistance.
For more information about the Tucson Urban League and its programs, call
520-791-9522 or visit them at 2305 S. Park Ave. in Tucson. 

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