Credit Counseling Centers of Oklahoma Joins Money Management International

HOUSTON, Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Credit Counseling Centers of Oklahoma, Inc. (CCCS of Oklahoma), a community-based nonprofit credit counseling agency, has announced its decision to join Money Management International (MMI), the nation's largest nonprofit full-service credit counseling agency. CCCS of Oklahoma has been providing financial education services, including credit counseling and coaching, debt management assistance, and community financial education programs, to local Oklahoma residents since 1968.

Over nearly 50 years of service, the financial educators at CCCS of Oklahoma have helped more than 150,000 individuals and families regain control over their finances. "This partnership represents our commitment to providing our local community and clients with the highest quality counseling services and financial education," said Margo Mitchell, President and CEO  of CCCS of Oklahoma. "Through this new relationship, Oklahoma families will have access to valuable national programs, as well as additional tools and resources to help them reach their financial goals."

Together, the combined organizations will provide consumers with face-to-face financial education and counseling services at nearly 70 branch locations nationwide, with 24 hour a day, 7 day a week assistance available by telephone and Internet. Tulsa area residents will continue to have access to in-person counseling and education services at CCCS of Oklahoma's existing Tulsa branch.

"We are excited to welcome CCCS of Oklahoma to the MMI family," said Ivan Hand, President and CEO of MMI. "They have been a vital member of the Oklahoma community for many years and we look forward to helping expand on the valuable work they do every day in those local communities."

To learn more about MMI's financial education programs and services or to schedule an appointment to speak with a certified credit counselor, visit MoneyManagement.org or call 800.432.7310. To speak with a support counselor about an existing CCCS of Oklahoma debt management plan, call 800-479-7117.

About Money Management International
Money Management International (MMI) is a nonprofit, full-service credit counseling agency, providing confidential financial guidance, financial education, counseling and debt management assistance to consumers since 1958. MMI helps individuals and families deal with unmanageable debts and improve overall financial health through personalized one-on-one counseling programs, including debt and budget, foreclosure prevention, student loans, credit report review, and bankruptcy.  Most counseling is available by appointment in branch offices and 24/7 by telephone and Internet. Services are available in English or Spanish. To learn more, call 866.864.8995 or visit MoneyManagement.org.

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