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Consumer Resource Center

FDIC Hosts Increasing Affordable Housing in High-Cost Areas

Event Date
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10–11:30 a.m. ET
Location
Webinar, MS Teams

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar for stakeholders across Maryland. This virtual event is designed to strengthen community engagement throughout the Maryland and Washington, D.C., region. The session will showcase innovative affordable housing initiatives and highlight opportunities for collaboration. In addition, FDIC staff will provide an overview of the Community Reinvestment Act and discuss its connection to affordable housing efforts. 

Presenters:

  • ShaDonte Butler, Community Investment Relationship Manager, Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
  • Lacia Sommers, Field Office Director, Office of Field Policy & Management, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
  • Cynthia DuRant, Community Affairs Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Who should attend: 

Financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions, non-profit organizations, other community-based organizations, state and local government, affordable housing developers, and other stakeholders interested in developing affordable housing in the Maryland and Washington, DC region.

Registration Information:

 To register online, go to the following link to fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.  

REGISTER

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the event, please email Cynthia DuRant at cdurant@fdic.gov.

Additional Resources:

Last Updated: March 23, 2026