In recognition of America Saves Week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar about the benefits of having mainstream banking relationships along with establishing asset-building strategies. Attendees will improve their understanding of how having a bank account can assist consumers in establishing their financial futures. Attendees will also learn about successful asset-building initiatives aimed to assist unbanked and underbanked individuals of low- and moderate-income (LMI) on the path to financial stability. Finally, attendees will learn about efforts to reduce the unbanked population in the state of Connecticut.
Presenters:
- Sabrina Acosta, Bank On and Connecticut Money School Program Manager, Connecticut Association for Human Services, a division of Advancing CT Together
- Sydney Ruben, Associate, Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund
- Dwight Davis, Returning Citizens Program Manager, Connecticut Association for Human Services
- RaQuasia Smith, Program Officer, Community Economic Development, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Connecticut
- Miria J. Gray, Vice President and Board Member, Connecticut Jump Start
- Alexis Luna, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, non-profit organizations, other community-based organizations, state and local government, and other stakeholders serving low– and moderate income consumers and interested in the availability of affordable and sustainable bank accounts and asset-building strategies to promote economic inclusion and mobility
Registration Information:
To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Alexis Luna at aluna@fdic.gov.