Media Advisory: Bowser Administration Hosting Elder Housing Resource Forum
District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 05/14/2019 11:24 AM EDT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2019
Contact: Paul Drehoff (DISB); 202-442-7856 (o), 443-996-6630 (c), paul.drehoff@dc.gov BOWSER ADMINISTRATION HOSTING ELDER HOUSING RESOURCE FORUM
WHAT: The Bowser Administration, led by the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) and supported by additional government agencies and partner organizations, is providing faith community leaders with resources to help seniors age safely, comfortably and affordably in their homes and communities. The Elder Housing Resource Forum will be a public forum on elder housing issues that provides faith leaders with vital information and access to government and non-profit resources.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (formal program 9:50 a.m. to Noon)
WHERE: Washington Seniors Wellness Center 3001 Alabama Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020 Ward 7
WHO: Vincent C. Gray, Ward 7 Councilmember Stephen C. Taylor, Commissioner, DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) Dr. Clarence Cross, Jr., Clergy for Community Wealth Preservation Idriys Abdullah, Consumer DISB
Panel: Nonprofit Elder Housing Resources Melanie Acuña, Staff Attorney, AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly Topic: Legal assistance and advocacy
Pamela Johnson, Program Manager - Housing Services, Marshall Heights CDO Topic: Housing Counseling, Program Intake, Community Engagement
Lisa Hensley, Senior Vice President, Single Family Programs, Housing Finance Agency Topic: HomeSaver and Reverse Mortgage Insurance & Tax Payment Program (ReMIT)
Darren Snell, Foreclosure Prevention Program Director, Housing Counseling Services, Inc. Topic: Foreclosure Mediation, Program Intake and Community Engagement
Panel: Government Elder Housing Resources Cynthia DuRant, Community Affairs Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Topic: Financial education materials, training and technical assistance
Brian Williams, Associate Commissioner for Banking, DISB Topic: Foreclosure mediation program
