The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) are co-hosting a virtual event focused on building financial capacity by increasing awareness of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP volunteer and partnership opportunities that support low- and moderate-income (LMI) households and small businesses. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will highlight opportunities for banks, community-based organizations (CBO), and volunteers to support VITA sites. In addition, the IRS will discuss how banks or community organizations can become a VITA site. University of Missouri - Kansas City, United Way, and AARP will highlight their resources and provide volunteer and investment opportunities for banks and CBOs.
Presenters:
- Lorena Gonzalez, Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant, IRS
- Julie Riddle, Field Specialist, Community Development, University of Missouri, MU Extension-Urban West Region
- Sarah Crick Milligan, Director of Community Impact, United Way of the Plains
- Michael J Nield, Community Affairs Officer, OCC
- Teresa Green, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT
Where:
Webinar, Webex, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Bankers, Community Development Financial Institution lenders, local, state and federal government, and non-profit representatives interested in learning about Tax Season Partnership Opportunities with VITA, United Way, and AARP.
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.