BUILD YOUR CREDIT and EARN $500!

Hello Neighbors, 

I have partnered with Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union (PGCFCU) and the Financial Empowerment Center at PGCC to launch a program to help residents boost their credit scores and secure a healthier financial future. 

This credit-builder loan program allows District 8 residents to make $44 monthly deposits for a year and receive a $500 match at the end of the year. Past participants in a similar program have seen, on average, a 20- to 67-point jump in their credit scores after making consistent payments. 

I am a long-standing champion of financial literacy. As a school board member, I helped create a Financial Literacy Pilot Program for PGCPS high school students. Following the pilot, Financial Literacy became a graduation requirement this school year. 

It’s a fact that Black and Brown people generally have lower credit scores and less access to financial services. This program aims to break the cycle by educating citizens about how improving their credit score can be life-changing and, more importantly, allowing them to make that change. Click the buttons below and SIGN UP TODAY during Financial Literacy Month!

In service, 

Edward Burroughs III
Prince George's County Council - District 8

Connect With Us! 

The District 8 Office is ready to assist you! Please call 301.952.3860 or e-mail CouncilDistrict8@co.pg.md.us.  We are at your service!

Office of Council Member Edward Burroughs III