Venue
Online

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Event Date Thu Feb 10 EST (almost 3 years ago)
Location Online
Region Americas
Details

This webinar will discuss the challenges returning citizens face when applying for bank accounts and employment in South Carolina. Presenters will discuss misconceptions and share actual experiences of returning citizens who are seeking banking and employment services. Participants will learn about the FDIC’s free financial literacy program, the processes and requirements for obtaining bank accounts and credit products, and the affordable bank accounts made available by Bank On Charleston’s member financial institutions.

Who should attend?
Financial institutions, non-profit organizations, government, and other stakeholders interested in increasing banking and employment opportunities for returning citizens in South Carolina.

Speakers

2022 Speakers

PRESENTERS:

Jerry Blassingame
Founder & Executive Director, Soteria, Community Development Corporation

Matt Giddens
Community Development Manager, Truist Bank

Tiffany Kirk
Founder & Executive Director, Project Restart

Ginny Stroud
Community Reinvestment Act Specialist, United Bank

Mindy Sturm
Director, Mayor of Charleston’s Office for Children, Youth & Families

Laura Lawrence
Senior Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC

Elaine M. Hunter
Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC