As part of Pro Bono Week, the Court is highlighting the different bankruptcy-related public service programs sponsored by the Court. Today, the Court would like to recognize the South Carolina Credit Abuse Resistance Education (C.A.R.E.) Program.　

The C.A.R.E. Program is a financial literacy education program for students and young adults taught by volunteer attorneys at schools, conferences, churches and other community centers. Volunteer attorneys conduct a one-hour presentation on the use of credit and its related consequences as well as the advantages of budgeting and creating savings. Prior to giving a presentation, volunteer attorneys are provided interactive presentation materials and training.　

In the past year, the C.A.R.E. Program has provided 23 presentations at several locations, including the Citadel, University of South Carolina-Columbia, University of South Carolina-Sumter, Trident Technical College, Dreher High School, James Island High School, Eau Claire High School, Bluffton High School, Edisto High School, Daniel Jenkins Academy, Homeless No More, the South Carolina Financial Forum, and the Columbia Black Expo on Economic Empowerment.　

Special recognition goes to the C.A.R.E. Program’s chairs, Janet Haigler and Pamela Simmons-Beasley, for their tireless efforts, as well as those presenters who have dedicated their time and efforts to present this year, often in teams, including:　

Janet Haigler　
Pamela Simmons-Beasley　
Marilyn Gartley　
Jane Downey　
Eddye Lane　
Sean Markham　
Lauren Schumann　
Wendi Freeman　
Daniel Stone　
Ann Bell　
Lauren Clark　
Robert Kerr　
Jake Barker　
Suzanne Campbell Chisholm　
Kyle Brannon　
Cecelia Donato　
Bill McCarthy　
Rick Mendoza　
D.J. Reynolds　
Harrison Penn　

If you are interested in assisting the S.C. C.A.R.E. Program, please visit https://www.probono.net/sc/care/ or contact Janet Haigler (jhaigler@haiglerlawfirm.com) or Pamela Simmons-Beasley (pamb@ch13trustee.net).