Local nonprofits partner for consumer debt seminar

The Elgin nonprofits Administer Justice and Centro de Informacion are offering a free bilingual seminar on consumer debt from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20.

The presentation will be conducted by Administer Justice attorney Pamela Tan at Centro de Informacion, 28 N. Grove Ave., Suite 200, Elgin.

Topics covered will include legal rights of consumers regarding credit cards, payday loans, auto loans and dealing with debt collectors. After the seminar, attendees will be provided with referrals and additional resources to assist them with consumer debt issues. No registration is required.

Administer Justice is a 501(c)3, faith-based legal aid. The organization is committed to empowering families and stabilizing homes, promoting employment and financial security, and providing freedom and protection from fraud and exploitation.

For more information, visit www.administerjustice.org.

Centro de Informacion, a nonprofit founded in 1972, empowers Hispanics with the ability to effectively integrate into the community through the facilitation of information, education, citizenship and greater well-being.

For information, visit www.centrodeinformacion.org.