FDIC Hosts Banking on Connecticut: Promoting Safe and Affordable Bank Accounts and Financial Wellness in LMI Communities
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar to increase awareness of the benefits of developing mainstream banking relationships, along with establishing asset-building strategies, in Connecticut low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. Community partners will showcase asset-building initiatives aimed at assisting unbanked and underbanked LMI individuals gain access to safe and affordable financial services, while also building a more stable financial future. Attendees will also increase their understanding of how bank accounts can assist consumers improve their financial wellness.
Presenters:
- Emily Tomanelli, Bank On and CMS Program Manager, Connecticut Association for Human Services
- David Rothstein, Principal, Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund
- Tori Hamilton, Director of Asset Building Programs, Connecticut Association for Human Services
- Dwight Davis, Returning Citizens Program Coordinator, Connecticut Association for Human Services
- Alexis Luna, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM ET
Where:
Webinar, Webex, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), non-profit organizations, other community-based organizations, state and local government, and other stakeholders serving LMI individuals and interested in the availability of affordable and sustainable bank accounts and asset-building strategies to promote economic inclusion and mobility in Connecticut.
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.