Consumer Education Foundation

Slide 1: The Tri-State Better Business Bureau Consumer Education Foundation Who we are and what we do

Slide 2: WHO?  The Better Business Bureau Consumer Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization affiliated with the Tri-State Better Business Bureau serving an 18 county area.

Slide 3: WHY?   The Better Business Bureau Foundation was  formed to allow the Better Business Bureau to expand its commitment to its community beyond traditional Bureau activities. The BBB Foundation is currently developing services through its four major programs:  Consumer education  Outreach to underserved populations  Charity review  Student of Integrity Scholarship program

Slide 4: Consumer Education Consumers who make wise decisions  and protect themselves in an often difficult marketplace at not born, they are made. Through the consumer education program, the BBB Foundation develops and provides educational resources for consumers of all age groups.

Slide 5: Outreach to Underserved Populations The services provided by the Better Business  Bureau are of benefit to everyone, but special effort is needed to insure that members of populations that are often targets of fraud or unaware that these services are available. The BBB Foundation will work to increase awareness and use of the Bureau’s free public services through targeted information dissemination. Where special needs are identified, special programs will be developed to aid populations at risk such as seniors and young people.

Slide 6: Charity Review The Foundation assists the  public in making wise charitable giving decisions by providing reports on local charities based on the BBB Wise Giving Standards for Charity Accountability. These 20 standards cover programming, fiscal spending, fund raising and governance practices of the charity.

Slide 7: Student of Integrity Scholarship program In January 2007, the BBB announced a new  scholarship competition program in conjunction with Junior Achievement of Evansville to honor high school students in the area who personify ethics through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity and academic history. All high schools within the BBB 18 county service  area will receive an application packet in the spring. Each school will be invited to select its own Student of Integrity from their junior class, and in turn submit the application to the BBB. An independent panel of volunteer community  leaders will select the recipients; based on criteria established by the BBB.

Slide 8:  Yourcontribution to the Consumer Education Foundation (501(c)-3) will help the BBB continue in its role as a trusted neutral third party and impartial information provider. Your contribution is tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

Slide 9: THANK YOU! Your support will allow the  Foundation to advance its services and will provide direct and immediate benefit to a broad cross section of the community by helping them avoid painful victimization and by empowering them to make knowledgeable choices in the marketplace.