FDIC and Northwest Indiana Community Action Host Expanding Bank Account Access Meeting in Gary, Indiana
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Northwest Indiana Community Action (NWICA) will host a hybrid meeting focusing on expanding bank account access for the unbanked and underbanked residents of Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, and Starke counties. This convening will encourage an open discussion of how community-based organizations and other stakeholders can support the Northern Indiana Bank On Alliance (NIBOA) as it re-establishes relationships to help make safe, affordable transactional accounts available to low- and moderate-income residents. The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE) will present the importance of Bank On coalitions, the program’s national impact, and its alignment with community development. Local leaders will lead a discussion of banking barriers, highlight opportunities for bankable moments, and describe ways to encourage consumers to use low-cost checking accounts.
Presenters:
- Yvette Johnson, Financial Services Manager, Northwest Indiana Community Action
- Paige Diner, Senior Associate, CFE
- Samantha Sherrod, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM CT
Where:
In-person: Broadway Lofts, 701 Broadway, Gary, Indiana; and, MS Teams webinar link will be provided upon registration completion.
Who should attend:
Representatives of community-based organizations, agencies, and faith-based organizations interested in expanding bank account access for the unbanked and underbanked residents of Northwest Indiana
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 Samantha Sherrod at ssherrod@fdic.gov.