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Life In The Heart Land
Rural Planning
Rural planning has a major impact on how citizens live, play and work.
Community Lending
Life in the Heart Land is a docuseries that presents rural America in a fresh light: as the source of innovative solutions and change. From struggling with community health to seeking financial equity, rural Americans represent the values of mutual aid and hard work. Season 3 takes a deep dive into the problems facing rural communities and their potential solutions.
Community Lending
Season 3 Episode 5 | 25m 22s | CC
Money affects everyone, and it lies at the heart of many other problems. In rural communities, where credit scores as well as overall access to credit are typically lower, people are more likely to turn to predatory lenders when they need cash. Legal aid experts such as the Virginia Poverty Law Center and lawyer C.W. Durrette are fighting to get legislation changed to better protect consumers.
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