COLUMBIA -- National Consumer Protection Week: “Dollars & Sense” begins Monday. In an effort to encourage and increase financial literacy, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) will sponsor a number of consumer activities and initiatives statewide. The highlight of the week will be a Recognition Ceremony for the winners of the 2009-2010 Essay Competition at the Statehouse in the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, March 10th at 11:00 a.m.
The five winners (fifth- and sixth-graders) were selected from nearly 600 entrants across the state who wrote on the topic “If I Had $100, I Would …” The purpose of the competition was to encourage financial literacy and fiscal responsibility at an early age. The winners listed below will each receive $100 savings bonds, courtesy of the South Carolina Bankers’ Association.
Essay WinnersAndrew Zeringue, Moultrie Middle School
Sarah Feingold, Charleston Catholic School
Sojo Tripp, Moultrie Middle School
Taylor Covington, Ewing Middle School
Travaisha Shaw, Felton Laboratory School
NCPW Activities Sponsored by SCDCA
All South Carolina consumers are invited to participate in the following SCDCA events next week. Shred Days provide consumers an excellent opportunity to bring personal and sensitive documents to be securely destroyed onsite for free. For details on specific Shred Day locations, visit www.scconsumer.gov. Consumers are also encouraged to call-in during Consumer Phone Banks with questions on financial and consumer-related issues.
Shred Days
Aiken Shred Day: Monday, March 8, noon - 4 p.m.
Midlands Shred Day: Thursday, March 11, 8 a.m. – noon and 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Charleston Shred Day: Friday, March 12, 8 a.m. – noon and 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Phone Banks
Upstate Phone Bank: Monday, March 8, 5 – 7 p.m. on WYFF, Channel 4
Midlands Phone Bank: Wednesday, March 10, 5 – 7 p.m. on WIS, Channel 10
SCDCA Financial Toolkit
SCDCA will roll out its Financial Toolkit with consumer resources and information on debt collection, lending, credit and identity theft. The toolkits will be available to consumers by request. Both hard copies and electronic toolkits will be available.
For more information on National Consumer Protection Week activities and resources, contact the Public Information Division at call (803) 734-4296 or toll-free at (800) 922-1594 or visit us online at www.scconsumer.gov.
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