Laurel Advocacy and Referral services is offering a free consumer credit forum as a preliminary step to help those experiencing the consequences of a poor credit score.
The community consumer credit forum will be held Wednesday, March 7 from 7-8 p.m. at the Laurel Police Department's Partnership Activity Center, 811 Fifth St.
The forum will feature a panel discussion with local bankers and credit counselors, with a half hour for questions from the audience.
LARS officials said the agency has found many of its clients unable to secure housing because of a poor credit score.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For information, call 301-776-0442 or email kguidara@laureladvocacy.org.