Financial Empowerment Network

Who is ready for day 2? #BOWA2024 #BankOnWA #FinancialBelonging

WOW, what a day! #BOWA2024 day one was inspirational. There was so much energy in the room and so many connections being made. It is amazing to be in a room with 150 people all working on #financialbelonging and #financialwellbeing together! We're super excited for day 2 - think about who you still need to connect with and make sure to find them. We'll see you there! #BankOn #BankOnWA #Partnerships

#BankOnWa forum is underway! The energy in the room is palpable as we are exploring #financialbelonging and #financialwellbeing So excited to hear from all who are here!

BOWA Session Previews! Achieving #FinancialBelonging requires partnerships – not only do people need access to the right services, they also need access to the right information. At the #BankOnWA forum we’ll be exploring what else communities need and how we layer programs and services in a holistic way. Designing With Community Voice: Impactful People-Focused Financial Conversations Thushari Gooneratne, MBA, Chase; Andy Manthei, GreenPath Financial Wellness; Devin Stubblefield, Faith Finance Center Creating Pathways for Youth Financial Literacy: Empowering Schools and Communities Tracy Godat & MILADYS GARCIA, Financial Education Public Private Partnership; Mya Saez-Flores, Financial Empowerment Network, Lynn Willis, United Way of Pierce County #BOWA2024 #BankOn #FinancialCoaching #FinancialEducation #FinancialWellbeing

We are just a few days away from the #BankOnWA forum 2024! We are excited to see you this week in Washougal. Please take note of a few important details: 1. Location The forum will be taking place at the Black Pearl on the Columbia: 56 S 1st Street Washougal, WA 98671 There is ample free parking in the Black Pearl lot and surrounding lots. 2. Schedule and Meals Thursday 10/24: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm -Check in and networking starts at 9:30 am Friday 10/25: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm -Breakfast starts at 8:00 am Find the detailed agenda here - check out all the great speakers and topics: https://lnkd.in/gHuNWWfk On Thursday we will be providing lunch and an afternoon snack. Dinner will be on your own. On Friday we will be providing breakfast, a morning snack, and a boxed lunch. We will do our best to accommodate all dietary requirements as provided at the time of registration - let us know if you have any questions! 3. Resource Sharing Bring your organization's materials to share - we'll have a table for you to share resources and information! We'll also have sponsors and other supporters tabling during the event so you can learn more about the free resources available across Washington! 4. Pre-Forum Training: Financial Coaching Foundations is full If you are registered for the October 23rd/November 6th workshop and can't make it, please let us know. If you are not registered yet, you can register here to be added to the waiting list! Have more questions? Check out our Bank On WA Forum FAQ: https://lnkd.in/gqj9WQQ9 #BankOn #BOWA2024 #FinancialBelonging #FinancialWellbeing #Partnerships

BOWA Session Previews! How does #FinancialBelonging show up in different communities? At the #BankOnWA forum we will explore how we ensure communities who have been excluded have equitable access to services and outcomes. In particular, we’ll focus on communities who have been disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs, specifically Black, Native, and Latinx communities: Community Reinvestment Project Financial Coaching & Mentorship Spotlight Tierra Bonds, Wealth Building Financial Coach, Take Charge Credit Consulting; Abby McCutcheon, Workforce Snohomish; Rocky Hollenbaugh, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation Reimagining Financial Services for the Justice-Impacted Community Jenny Glass, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco; Jerrel Jones, Credit Revolution Education Directors; Derek Lane, Lane Consulting; Minda Michelle Mattox, WSECU; Anna Ripich, KeyBank Achieving Native Financial Empowerment: The Power of Sovereignty Andrea Alexander, NW Asset Building Coalition; Mark Bowman, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI); Rhonda Holland, Port Gamble S'Klallum Tribe Housing Authority; Sean Mears, Native American Bank, N.A. #BOWA2024 #BankOn #FinancialWellbeing #Partnerships

Thank you to Chase for being a Financial Wellbeing Sponsor of the 2024 Bank On WA forum! We appreciate your support of Bank On and your dedication to #financialbelonging, #financialinclusion, and #financialwellbeing. We are excited to see you in Washougal this week! Find important details on our BOWA Forum FAQ page: https://lnkd.in/gwuxT6uz Check out the forum agenda: https://lnkd.in/gDGvUNGx #BankOn #BankOnWA #bowa2024 #partnership Thushari Gooneratne, MBA Brittney Elder

Thank you to Banner Bank for being a Financial Belonging Sponsor of the 2024 Bank On WA forum! We appreciate your support of Bank On and your dedication to #financialbelonging, #financialinclusion, and #financialwellbeing, especially in rural areas of Eastern Washington. Will you be at the forum? Check out the BOWA Forum FAQ page: https://lnkd.in/gwuxT6uz Forum agenda: https://lnkd.in/gDGvUNGx See you next week! #BankOn #BankOnWA #bowa2024 #partnership Michael Dotson

Last Friday FEN had the opportunity to participate in a kick-off session for a new project with LISC Puget Sound, American Financial Solutions, Devin Stubblefield, and partners from across the region. We are thrilled to partner with these thought leaders to integrate financial coaching into workforce development programming. We’ll be sharing more information about the project in the coming weeks! #FinancialCoaching #FinancialEmpowerment #FinancialWellbeing #Partnerships Becky House Jenny Walden, MSW Jennifer Quiroz, MNPL

BOWA Session Previews! What does equitable banking look like? Next week at the Bank On WA forum, we’ll dive deep into banking access during many different sessions, exploring models for offering both depository products and lending in ways that are inclusive and equitable. Leading Models in Equitable Banking Elizabeth Escobar, Express Credit Union; Jenefeness Franke, MBA, Fiscal Finesse Consulting; Francis Janes, Beneficial State Foundation; Tamra Marlowe, Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund Breaking Barriers: Solutions and Pathways to Banking Cherish Flint, WECU; Erwin Reeves, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Skye Rozon, Asia Pacific Cultural Center; Cristina Serra, WaFd Bank Inclusive Lending: Lessons Learned from Industry Innovators Sarah Endicott, Seattle Credit Union; Erin Lopez Nielsen, Washington State Department of Financial Institutions; David Puszczewicz, WSECU; Ali Sheibani, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County; Sabrina Smith, Umpqua Bank Beyond the Forum: Realizing Financial Belonging Jenefeness Franke, Fiscal Finesse; Thushari Gooneratne, MBA, Chase; Mandy Lee, Verity Credit Union We can’t wait to see you there and start these rich conversations! -Check out the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gDGvUNGx -Questions about the forum? Make sure to check out the FAQ page for all the key details: https://lnkd.in/gwuxT6uz #FinancialBelonging #BankOn #BOWA2024 #BankOnWA