About Medal of Hope
The Medal of Hope is presented annually to an individual who has contributed exemplary work and time to bettering the lives of low-income individuals in the area of equal economic opportunity. The presentation of the award in 2008 will mark the 17th annual Medal of Hope. You can also see the history of past awardees.
As O•N•E's annual fundraising event, the Medal of Hope Fundraiser is a vital component of funding for the organization. If you wish to attend the event, or for sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact D. Corwyn Jackson by email or by phone at 617-318-1080.
2008 Medal of Hope: Sustaining Economic Opportunity in a Recession
Is the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to blame for the current foreclosure crisis? How do we work with the new administration to enhance economic opportunities? Does home ownership remain the key stepping stone to financial independence for people with low incomes? Please join us for the 2008 Medal of Hope Event Panel Discussion & Reception, "Sustaining Economic Opportunity in a Recession." Seating is limited; RSVP required. Please contact D. Corwyn Jackson, 617 318-1080, dcjackson@newequality.org.
Thursday, November 20, 2008, 6:00-9:00 PM
Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street, Boston
Supported by: Bank of America, Citizens Bank Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Liberty Mutual.
Moderator:
- Karen Holmes, WCVB-TV
Panelists:
- Ambassador Charles Stith, O.N.E. Founder
- Gail Snowden, Executive Director, Freedom House
- Bruce Marks, CEO of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (invited)
- Nadine Cohen, Esq., Great Boston Legal Services
- Jim Campen, Executive Director, Americans for Fairness in Lending
- Tom Callahan, Executive Director, Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance
- Kevin Mello, Manager of Asset Management, Mass Housing