Tuscaloosa area churches and civic leaders have gathered to establish a new resource for low-income residents. The organization makes no-interest loans available to eligible citizens for housing and utility needs, including money for emergency rent, mortgage and utility bills; for minor house repairs; for appliance, plumbing and power repairs, additions, or replacements; and any other living expenses. Repayment is expected but payments are kept low. This ministry offers an alternative to the injurious payday loan process.
Their mission is as follows:
PLP invites you to support them in this innovative project that will offer our community and neighbors relief from the negative effects of the loan-debt cycle.
If, instead of giving by plate donation, you prefer to mail a check directly to the Peoples’ Loan Program, sent it to:
C/O Grace Presbyterian Church
113 Hargrove Road
Tuscaloosa, Al, 35401