In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar to promote access to affordable credit for Spanish-speaking Latino households and entrepreneurs in East Los Angeles, CA. Spanish-speaking Latinos are often targeted by predatory lenders, in large part because of language barriers and a lack of banking access. This trend is particularly true in the community of East Los Angeles, where 97 percent of the population is Latino and a large portion of residents are foreign-born. This event focuses on promoting sustainable collaborations among members of the local financial eco-system to increase trust in the banking system, and to promote access to affordable credit. We will conduct the event in Spanish. The event is part of the San Francisco Region’s Spanish-speaking Communities Initiative. The webinar addresses opportunities identified during a 2021 FDIC listening session to promote economic inclusion for Latinos facing language barriers with local faith-based leaders and other influential stakeholders.
Presenters:
- Dorima Hamilton, Executive Director, Instituto de Avance Latino CDC (IDEAL)
- Martha Castro, Business Adviser, SBDC Centro de Negocios
- Benny Sanchez, Vice President, Community Manager, JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA
- Lourdes Ramirez, Assistant Branch Manager, Self Help Federal Credit Union
- Alyssa Lopez, Underwriting Associate, Inclusive Action for the City
- Steve De Jesus, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Spanish-speaking leaders of faith- and community-based organizations, bankers, and other influential stakeholders active in the Spanish-speaking community of East Los Angeles in California interested in promoting access to safe and affordable credit.
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 Steve De Jesus at sdejesus@fdic.gov.