HUD: Agency Celebrates Annual National Homeownership Month
The June celebration reinforces the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting affordable homeownership and lowering housing costs for American families. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) joined President Joe Biden to celebrate June as the 22nd Annual National Homeownership Month. During National Homeownership Month, HUD is proud to double down on its ongoing leadership and…
FDIC: Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion to Meet June 4th
Two New Members also Announced The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (ComE-IN) will meet on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, to discuss updates from Committee members about key challenges facing their communities and organizations. Panel presentations will discuss enhancing deposit insurance awareness, insights from our research about Volunteer Income Tax Assistance…
SBA: National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Schedule Announced
Attendees Can Participate in Educational Workshops, Network, and Learn about Federal Resources Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced the schedule for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. The two-day online event, co-hosted by the SBA and SCORE, will take place…
FHFA: FHLBank and CDFI Symposium Scheduled for June 20th in Washington, DC
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that it will host a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Symposium in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, June 20, 2024. “CDFIs have a relationship-focused approach that enables them to reach individuals who have limited housing options, in a safe and sound manner,”…
HUD: HUD Commemorates National Fair Housing Month
Today, Adrianne Todman, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), released the following statement in commemoration of Fair Housing Month and the signing of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability,…
OCC: National Financial Capability Month Celebrated in April
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) supports National Financial Capability Month in April, and encourages national banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks) to support this annual commemoration by recommitting their focus on improving the financial capability and financial health of their customers. Banks can promote financial capability through high-quality financial literacy…
FEMA: FEMA Commemorates 45 Years of Emergency Management
This week, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell commemorates FEMA’s 45th year of helping people before, during and after disasters. As we observe this anniversary, we honor the dedication of our workforce and continue our commitment to shaping an agency ready to meet our country’s needs in an ever-evolving disaster landscape. “For 45 years, FEMA employees have…
SBA: 2024 National Small Business Week Co-Sponsors Announced
SCORE, the Nation’s Largest Network of Volunteer Business Mentors, to Co-Host Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2024 National Small Business Week (NSBW) co-sponsors and educational session topics for the Virtual Summit, taking place April 30-May 1. This year’s NSBW Virtual Summitwill feature educational workshops presented by event cosponsors, access to federal resources, and networking opportunities….
CDFI Fund: Public Meeting of the CDFI Fund’s Advisory Board will be Held on April 11th in Washington, DC
A Public Meeting of the CDFI Fund’s Advisory Board will be Held on April 11, 2024, in Washington, DC Wednesday, March 27, 2024 The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is convening a meeting of the Community Development Advisory Board (the Advisory Board) from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 11, 2024….
OCC: Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 16th
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced it will host a public meeting of the Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee (MDIAC) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The meeting, which will be hosted in person and virtually, is open to the public and will begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)….