FDIC and OCC Host Webinar on Tax Time Resources and Wealth Building Opportunities
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) will host a webinar for “Black History Month.” This webinar will discuss economic and community development issues affecting communities of color. The event will build financial capacity by increasing awareness of tax resources for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households and small businesses. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will discuss challenges that Blacks currently face and partnership opportunities. The FDIC #GetBanked movement and the findings from the 2021 FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households will be highlighted. Bank On Kansas City and Bank On Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will provide current updates and accomplishments. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will highlight resources and opportunities to build financial capacity by supporting Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. Tax assistance sites will highlight their resources and share volunteer opportunities.
Presenters:
- Larry Burks, Sr, President, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - Wichita Branch
- LaWanda DeShazer, Youth Advisor and Youth Council, NAACP – Wichita Branch
- Julie Riddle, Field Specialist - Community Development, University of Missouri, MU Ext-Urban West Region
- Justin Walker, Director, Business Development, Ches, Inc.
- Michelle Presnell, Community Impact Manager - Financial Stability, United Way of the Plains
- Krista M. Sullivan, Senior Stakeholder Liaison Area 6, Internal Revenue Service
- Ken Bowman, State Coordinator and District 11 Coordinator, AARP Tax-Aide Missouri
- Ariel Rodriguez, Executive Director, Empower
- Yvette Solis, Director, El Centro
- Michael J Nield, District Community Affairs Officer, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Mia Sowell, Senior Community Affairs Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Jeffrey Weinstein, Senior Financial Economist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Teresa Green, Community Affairs Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
When:
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CT
Where:
Webinar, Webex, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, non-profit organizations, other community based organizations, state and local government, small businesses and other stake holders interested in increasing BIPOC access to safe and affordable accounts in Kansas and Missouri.
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 Teresa Green at tegreen@fdic.gov.