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Life In The Heart Land

Community Lending

Season 3 Episode 5

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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Agricultores
26:45
Learn how immigrants in rural areas succeed as small farm “agricultores”.
Monacan Nation
25:25
Learn how federal recognition has had a positive impact on the Monacan Nation.
Housing
26:15
Learn how a community land trust works to help people find affordable housing.
Farming
26:16
Learn about the challenges facing family farms and how young farmers are finding success.
Recycling/Plastics
26:35
Learn how rural communities deal with issues regarding their plastic waste.
Justice Reform
26:47
Examine the different perspectives on how best to address the issue of jail overcrowding.
Food Insecurity
26:38
Explore issues and solutions of food access and equity in rural communities of Virginia.
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