The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and CoAction (formerly Northwest Indiana Community Action) will host a meeting to relaunch the Northern Indiana Bank On Alliance (NIBOA). NIBOA aims to expand bank account access for the unbanked and underbanked residents of Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, and Starke counties. FDIC and CoAction invite community stakeholders to consider joining the financial institutions, community-based organizations, and local government agencies interested in relaunching this vital collaboration. A Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund representative will discuss the Bank On national movement. Local leaders will encourage involvement across the region. Finally, meeting attendees will discuss the vision and priorities for NIBOA.
Presenters:
- Yvette Johnson, Financial Services Manager, CoAction
- Cherilyn Richardson, Senior Associate, Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund
- Marcus Williams, Deputy Clerk, Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court, Lake County, Indiana
- Samantha Sherrod, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM CT
Where:
CoAction’s Main Office, 5240 Fountain Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Representatives of financial institutions, including those who oversee the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), community development, or financial products; community-based organizations; government 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.