During the Georgia Legislative Session, we shined a light on critical consumer protection issues, calling for solutions to meet the urgent needs of financially vulnerable Georgians to help stabilize their families during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and set them up to thrive afterwards. We recognize COVID-19 ushered in a tidal wave of debt tied to insecure employment, the end of unemployment benefits, un-insured and under-insured medical bills, deferred rent, mortgage and utility payments, and possibly high-cost borrowing to stay afloat. Our efforts to address these concerns are ongoing. In the coming months, we will continue advocating for:

We look forward to building support around these issues and more in anticipation of the next session. To stay up-to-date about issues we are focusing on, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Continuing our COVID-19 Resilience: Community Voices, we sat down with Cheryl Simpson, Community Engagement Lead for the All of Us Research Program at Morehouse School of Medicine. Cheryl helps enroll community members in important research studies that can benefit the health of their communities. She believes it is crucial that we address the hesitation among communities of color to participate in research studies and heal long-standing trust issues. She's committed to improving the quality of life of the people and community she serves.

Watch the video here...

Our COVID-19: Information and Resources for Consumers guide offers helpful information about how consumers can access healthcare, manage utility bills, obtain housing assistance, manage finances, and reduce their risk of falling victim to scammers, identity thieves, and cybercriminals. Visit here to read the guide. Be sure to check back regularly for updates!