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DFI Community Outreach Calendar

The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) brings information directly to consumers through outreach efforts such as presentations to community and consumer groups and distributing consumer information at community events. DFI also develops partnerships with other regulators, government agencies, financial services, community organizations and others who are working to help consumers become informed and proactive.

To invite DFI to participate in a community event, please contact Alana Golden, Public Information Officer, at alana.golden@dfi.ca.gov or 916-323-7012.

Events

Note: DFI will participate in the following events or DFI is sharing the event information on behalf of one of our community outreach partners.

May 2013
  • Senior Awareness Day in Lodi CA - Senior Awareness Day, Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Micke Grove Park in Lodi, CA. With May being Older Americans Month, San Joaquin County is proud to invite everyone for a celebration of the mature adults in the community. The event welcomes all family members, caregivers and seniors to participate, and features over 130 information booths.
  • WE Connect Health Care Enrollment & Resource Fair, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 P Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Take Advantage of FREE Services! Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance: Enrollment Assistors will be on-site to help you enroll in Medi-Cal, Kern Medical Center Health Plan, & CalFresh. For more information about how to enroll at this event, please call 2-1-1. Money Saving Programs & Services including CalFresh, Discount Utility Services, & More. FREE Medical and Dental Screenings. FREE Bike Repair. KidZone: Free Supervised Activities for Kids. Spanish/English Translation Provided. Look for the DFI’s Bank On California table. If you are interested in volunteering at this event,sign up here!
    P.S. WE Connect will be coming to San Diego July 14, and Oakland September 21st. Stay tuned for details!
  • May is Older American’s Month - Free seminar: Be Wise and Aware: Working Together to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse, Thursday, May 16, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Castro Valley Library. This free consumer awareness seminar features a panel of community experts and provides resources on how to detect and prevent elder financial abuse. This event is open to the public with the attached flyer provided additional details.
  • Celebrate Sacramento - A free community festival sponsored by Assemblymember Roger Dickinson. Saturday, May 11, 12:00 – 4:00, William Land Park, 2800 S. Land Park Drive, Sacramento. Live music, arts and crafts, kids activities, performances, and resource booths. Look for DFI’s Bank On California table with free money management materials. www.CelebrateSacramentoFestivals.org.

 

April 2013
  • April "Financial Education Week 2013" in Sacramento - Consulate General of Mexico/Consulado General de México en Sacramento, 2093 Arena Blvd., Sacramento CA, 95834, April 22-26 (Monday-Friday), 2013, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Spanish/English. Information and materials on the array of financial resources and programs available for Latinos. See flyer.
  • Financial Literacy Fair in Sacramento –  State Controller John Chiang and Assemblymember Roger Dickinson are hosting a Financial Literacy Fair on the North Steps of the State Capitol, Sacramento. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 1:30 p.m. See Flyer.

    • Wednesday, April 10 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
      Arthur F. Turner (AFT) Community Library
      1212 Merkley Ave, West Sacramento
    • Thursday, April 11 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
      Greater Sacramento Urban League
      3725 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento
    • Tuesday, April 16 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
      Clunie Community Center
      601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento
    • Thursday, April 18 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
      Fruitridge Community Center
      4000 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento
  • Senior Financial and Health Safety Fair in Sacramento –  Saturday, April 6, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, The Pacific McGeorge Elder and Health Law Clinic, Student Center, 3200 Fifth Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817. The fair will provide seniors from Sacramento and surrounding area with a “one-stop” opportunity to obtain materials and receive services concerning senior financial safety awareness and protection as well as free health screenings. DFI will provide information on the Department and licensees and resources and materials on personal finance. See Flyer.

 

Past Consumer Events

    February 2013
    • WE Connect Health Care Enrollment & Resource Fair in Fresno - Saturday, February 9, 2013, 9 am-2 pm, Fresno Fairgrounds - Commerce Building, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA 93702. Join WE Connect for a Health Care Enrollment Event & Resource Fair! DFI will provide information and materials on banking and saving, and other financial education topics.

     

    January - April 2013
    • Statewide Free Tax Preparation Events - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly Site Search. The Franchise Tax Board's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) site search application will be available starting January 16, 2013.
    January - February 2013
    • Tax Preparation Super Events in Sacramento - The Sacramento Coalition for Working Families schedules a series of Super Events where a team of tax preparers is available to assist tax filers in completing and submitting their tax returns. The following is a list of dates and locations for the 2013 Super Events. Dial 2-1-1 starting for more information.

      January 26th, February 9th
      (North Area)
      Grant Union High School
      1400 Grand Ave
      Sacramento, CA 95838
      9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

      February 2nd
      (South Area)
      Hiram Johnson High School
      6879 14th Avenue Sacramento, CA 95820
      9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

      Please bring:
      Photo identification (for you and your spouse, if filing jointly)
      Social Security Card or ITIN for each family member
      W-2 forms for all jobs held in 2012 and all 1099 or 1098 forms
      Child care provider information
      Landlord’s Name, Address and Phone number for the CA renter’s credit

      For a faster refund, bring a voided check for direct deposit. (Don’t have a bank account? Click here)