The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar to discuss the challenges returning citizens face when applying for bank accounts and employment in South Carolina. Presenters will discuss misconceptions and share actual experiences of returning citizens who are seeking banking and employment services. Participants will learn about the FDIC’s free financial literacy program, the processes and requirements for obtaining bank accounts and credit products, and the affordable bank accounts made available by Bank On Charleston’s member financial institutions.
Presenters:
- Jerry Blassingame, Founder & Executive Director, Soteria, Community Development Corporation
- Matt Giddens, Community Development Manager, Truist Bank
- Tiffany Kirk, Founder & Executive Director, Project Restart
- Ginny Stroud, Community Reinvestment Act Specialist, United Bank
- Mindy Sturm, Director, Mayor of Charleston’s Office for Children, Youth & Families
- Laura Lawrence, Senior Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
- Elaine M. Hunter, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, non-profit organizations, government, and other stakeholders interested in increasing banking and employment opportunities for returning citizens in South Carolina.
Registration Information:
Event has past, registration is now closed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Elaine Hunter at ehunter@fdic.gov.