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Serving CPI members through: Scholarships for continuing education Grants to support local association consumer credit education programs Funds to publish The Credit Professional magazine Recognition of CPI members, via the Helen B. Sawyers HERO Award, for outstanding dedication and achievement to CPI, the credit industry, and consumer education AND Serving consumers through: Sponsorship of credit education programs for consumers Creation and distribution of Take Charge of Your Life, a credit education program created by CPI members for consumers Financial support of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, including NetSmartz®, an Internet safety program. The Credit Education Resources Foundation is a 501{c} {3} tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization. It raises funds through an annual International Walk-A-Thon and other fundraising events. Donations, which are tax deductible, can be sent to Credit Education Resources Foundation, P. O. Box 220714, St. Louis MO 63122. October 2015 29 The Credit Professional