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The Rev. Michael Couch has been preaching the “Good News” of Jesus Christ for more than 15 years. His commitment to building the family and building the Church through evangelism is guided by one burning thought: “Fight the Good Fight of Faith.” To this end, he has fought against the privatization of public schools, and against river boat and casino gambling. He has fought for stronger gun control legislation, fought for reform in criminal sentencing, and he has fought for a citywide AIDS awareness project. Yet one of his greatest fights for the family has been his work in housing. Realizing the wealth-building importance of owning a home and the many obstacles that stand in the way, Rev. Couch became the founding president of Christian Credit Development, a credit repair and mortgage brokerage service that, to date, has secured homes for more than 700 families.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Community Legal Services Offer Seminar on Paying Court Costs In PA

Contact: Kentia Waters

Phone: (215) 227-6161

kwaters@pasenate.com

Kitchen, Community Legal Services Offer Seminar on Paying Court Costs

Philadelphia, Nov. 21, 2011— State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Community Legal Services are offering a free seminar to help individuals who owe or may owe criminal court costs and fines.

The free seminar, Culture of Collection: The New Court Payment System, takes place on Wednesday, November 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Philadelphia Recovery Community Center, Unit #6, in the Lehigh Pavilion, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave. in Philadelphia.

Attendees can find out if they owe money, how much they owe and how they can reduce or eliminate the debt and make payments.

The Philadelphia Courts have recently stepped up collection efforts for individuals owing costs, fines, supervision fees, restitution and bail to the criminal courts. One in five Philadelphians owe money to the court.

“Individuals who are not current with their costs risk loss of public benefits, wage garnishment, sheriff’s sale and other financial consequences. Forgoing this debt is not a risk worth taking,” Kitchen said. “There are affordable options and payment plans. I encourage everyone who owes payment to the courts to attend this free seminar and learn the steps they need to take.”

For more information, call Community Legal Services at 215-227-2400, e-mail rvallas@clsphila.org or visit www.senatorkitchen.com

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