Katz receives award for her lifetime of service to fellow Americans, the military community, and those most in need
Boston, MA – September 13, 2018
National nonprofit American Consumer Credit Counseling announced today that Sue Katz, Community Outreach Coordinator and Certified Credit Counselor, was presented with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, for her lifetime of service to fellow Americans and those most in need.
Katz’ primary focus at ACCC is reaching out to the military community to provide vital financial education, counseling, and other related services.
“This is an incredible honor and we are extremely fortunate to have hardworking people like Sue, who have made such an important impact on our communities,” said Steve Trumble, President and CEO of American Consumer Credit Counseling. “Sue has dedicated her time to provide important financial education to so many servicemen and women throughout the years. It is an honor to have her as part of our organization.”
The award is in recognition of Katz’ 4,000 plus hours of service to ensure the continuation of America’s unparalleled commitment to improving the lives of others. As a model of the American spirit, Katz has helped address some of the greatest financial challenges through her countless hours of service.
“I am very humbled to have received this award,” said Sue Katz. “I am proud to support the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. I believe that it is important that we all give back in whatever way possible.”
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is offered in multiple levels and are designed to recognize each milestone of a person’s service achievement. Levels include bronze, silver, gold, and the highest honor, the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for those who contribute more than 4,000 hours in their lifetime.
Katz has been working with American Consumer Credit Counseling since 2009. She is a Personal Financial Counselor/Educator and a Military Housing Specialist with over 30 years of experience in personal and corporate finance. She is also a small business owner, which provides her with a unique understanding of the economy and how it affects consumers.
Katz plays a vital role in helping American Consumer Credit Counseling achieve its goal of empowering consumers to regain control over the quality of their lives through financial education, counseling, and debt management.
About American Consumer Credit Counseling
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) is a nonprofit credit counseling 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering consumers to achieve financial management through credit counseling, debt management, bankruptcy counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling and financial education concerning debt solutions. To help consumers reach their goal of debt relief, ACCC provides a range of free consumer personal finance resources on a variety of topics including budgeting, credit and debt management, student loan assistance, youth and money, homeownership, identity theft, senior living, and retirement. Consumers can use ACCC’s worksheets, videos, calculators, and blog articles to make the best possible decisions regarding their financial future. ACCC holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®). For more information or to access free financial education resources, log on to ConsumerCredit.com or visit https://www.consumercredit.com/debt-resources-tools/
