Wes Helm

By sharing my story, I am taking back the power payday lenders stole from me. -Laura McCarty #justlending #stopthedebttrap @PICOnetwork

Payday lenders have money; we have God. - Rev Sekinah Hamlin #justlending #stopthedebttrap @PICOnetwork @FaithinTX_PICO

Comment to the cfpb @ faithforfairlending.org/pico supporting strong rules. This is the one time internet comments actually matter! #justlending

What will happen? Fewer evictions, fewer repossessions, millions not being spent on fees released into local economies #justlending

Churches, CUs, non-profits are putting their money where their mouth is - we are launching a small dollar loan w/ a local bank #justlending

We live in an economy that demands the service of the poor instead of serving the poor with good wages, opportunity, healthcare #justlending

The stories of our people - the assets they have lost, but also the shame and feeling of worthlessness that these loans create #justlending

Payday loans are egregious examples of this, but many loans extract wealth from borrowers with no regard for their health. #justlending

Predatory loans are meant to take more than they ultimately give - loans should help people gain or sustain wealth #justlending

I'll be a part of a convo on payday lending with @CTmagazine today at 12ct - looking forward to starting! #lendjustly

Payday employees now taking shots at people of faith. Getting real in here. #StopTheDebtTrap @FaithinTX_PICO @PICOnetwork

Payday lender says new rules will make her lose her house. Welcome to the club you made for your customers. #StopTheDebtTrap @PICOnetwork

"The wrking poor are not the prblm. The prblm is an unjust system. So we say to the wrking poor, we are with you"

Galeny Carey: A borrower needing $400 today will not miraculously have $450 in two weeks. @PICOnetwork #StopTheDebtTrap @FaithinTX_PICO

Dir Cordray "most importantly, we listened to faith leaders" #StopTheDebtTrap @PICOnetwork @FaithinTX_PICO

KC's mayor: "450% interest is obscene, immoral, and it should be illegal." Bringing it strong #StopTheDebtTrap @PICOnetwork @FaithinTX_PICO

"I hv been waiting for this day for 8 years." Elliot paid over $50000 to pydy loans. #StopTheDebtTrap @PICOnetwork

"Our neighbors are depending on us. We will not let them down." #StopTheDebtTrap @FaithinTX_PICO @PICOnetwork

Payday lenders saying they rented the entire plaza around the hearing, so all #StopTheDebtTrap advocates have to leave. @FaithinTX_PICO