Working Together to Serve Diverse Communities: A Virtual Resource Fair

Day 1
Meeting the Needs of Individuals, Families, and Communities
Wednesday, August 5

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10:00 am

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Programs and Tools for Empowering Residents Towards Self-Sufficiency

This overview of HUD programs will provide a brief summary of various housing programs that HUD funds to assist individuals and communities. Individuals will also be provided information on the tools HUD uses to promote economic opportunities, such as through Family Self-Sufficiency programs at housing authorities, compliance under Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and through secretarial initiatives at EnVision Centers.

Presenter:
Leslie Bradley
Deputy Regional Administrator, HUD Region VI

11:00 am

U.S. Department of Justice – Community Relations Service
Information about the Community Relations Service

The Community Relations Service (CRS), a component of the Department of Justice (DOJ), serves as “America’s Peacemaker” for communities in conflict by mediating disputes and enhancing community capacity to independently prevent and resolve future conflicts.

Presenter:
Synthia Taylor
Regional Director of the CRS Southwest and Southeast Regional Offices

12:00 pm

Lunch Break

1:00 pm

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food Availability 2020

The topics and summary for this program will include Food and Nutrition programs, such as:

• National School Lunch Program provides nutritious lunches and the opportunity to practice skills learned in classroom nutrition education.
• School Breakfast Program provides nutritious breakfasts to promote learning readiness and healthy eating behaviors.
• Special Milk Program offers milk to children who do not have access to other meal programs.
• Child and Adult Care Food Program plays a vital role in improving the quality of day care for children and elderly adults by making care more affordable for low-income families.
• Summer Food Service Program is the largest resource for local organizations wanting to combine a feeding program with a summer activity program for children.

Presenters:
Lilly I. Bouie, Ph.D.
Regional Director USDA Food & Nutrition Service Special Nutrition Programs
Izra Brown
Grants Management Administrative Services Director, USDA Atlanta Regional Office

2:00 pm

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Covering Families Through the Lifespan
Child Care, Family Assistance, Head Start, Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, Aging Services, Community Health, Substance Use, Behavioral Health

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services enhances and protects the health and well-being of all Americans by providing for effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services. HHS programs are numerous. This session will spotlight the Administration for Children & Families (ACF) programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and communities; the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs featuring Medicaid, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which provides health care to people who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable; the Administration for Community Living (ACL), which increases access to community support and resources for the unique needs of older Americans and people with disabilities; and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which improves access and reduces barriers to programs and services for individuals who suffer from or are at risk for addictive and mental disorders, as well as for their families and communities.

Presenters:
Julia Lothrop
Jeri Pickett Regional Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration
Jeri Pickett
Regional Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration
LaKesha Pope Jackson
Regional Administrator, Administration for Children and Families
LCDR Traci Murray
Assistant Regional Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Derek Lee
Regional Administrator, Administration for Community Living
Melissa Scarborough
Local Engagement and Administration Staff, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Day 2
Addressing Economic and Financial Interests
Thursday, August 6

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10:00 am

U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division
Did You Know?

This session will provide general information about the various laws enforced by the Wage & Hour Division. The primary focus will be on the Fair Labor Standards Act, which is the law that most affects the general public, and the Family First Coronavirus Response Act, which went into effect on April 1st. In addition, participants will be provided guidance on how and what information is needed to file a complaint with the Wage & Hour Division.

Presenter:
Domingo Y. Castillo
Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist

11:00 am

U.S. Small Business Administration
Entrepreneurship and the American Dream

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.

Presenter:
Herbert Austin
Small Business Administration, District Director – Dallas/Fort Worth District Office

12:00 pm

Lunch Break

1:00 pm

Federal Trade Commission
Working Together to Protect Consumers: A Guide of FTC Resources

The FTC protects consumers by stopping unfair, deceptive or fraudulent practices in the marketplace. We conduct investigations, sue companies and people that violate the law, and educate consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities. Join us for a discussion about the free tools and resources offered by the FTC and the ways we can work together better to protect Black, Latino, and other communities of color from consumer frauds.

Presenters:
Dama Brown
Regional Director – Southwest Regional Office
Kelle Slaughter
Federal Trade Investigator – Southwest Regional Office

2:00 pm

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Your SEC at Work: Resources and Support for Investors and Small Businesses

The Securities and Exchange Commission is the nation’s primary regulator of investments and the investment industry. In our program, led by two experienced SEC professionals, you will learn more about:

• resources the SEC has to help entrepreneurs access capital to grow their businesses;
• fundamentals of investing, including how to check out investments and investment professionals; and
• how to protect yourself from common investment scams.

Presenters:
Julia Huseman
Senior Enforcement Counsel, Securities and Exchange Commission, Fort Worth
Anthony McNeal
Senior Exam Manager, Securities and Exchange Commission, Fort Worth

3:00 pm

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Consumer Financial Education

As one of twelve regional Reserve Banks in the Federal Reserve System, the Dallas Fed serves the Eleventh Federal Reserve District, which consists of Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico. Our mission is to serve the public by providing regional, national and global perspectives that inform and influence monetary policy, by fostering financial stability and economic health, and by delivering quality services to financial institutions and the United States government. Join us to learn more about consumer financial education and examples of how banks can help consumers amidst the pandemic.

3:45 pm

Office of the Comptroller of Currency
Project REACh: Creating Economic Access for Diverse Communities through the Roundtable for Economic Access and Change

OCC’s Project REACh promotes financial inclusion through increasing greater access to credit and capital. Persistent racial disparities in wealth, income, and homeownership show that America’s promise of opportunity has been more obtainable for some communities than for others. Project REACh provides an opportunity for the OCC, civil rights organizations, financial institutions and minority depository institutions, and technology innovators to develop immediately actionable ideas to address these structural issues. Project REACh aims to achieve two or three national projects and to successfully implement locally based demonstration projects that can serve as a model for financial inclusion and wealth building in communities around the country. This session will highlight these national projects as a vehicle for economic well-being.

4:00 pm

Internal Revenue Service
CARES Act - Economic Impact Payment and Resources

During this presentation, we will cover COVID-19 Tax Relief - Economic Impact Payments, where to find the latest information and guidance on economic impact payments. How you can assist IRS with Reaching People Who Are Eligible for a Payment and Don’t Normally File a Tax Return and other resource information.