Please email DFI’s DEI Director at DEIDirector@dfi.wa.gov to learn more about DFI hosted events.
May 2024
05/02/2024 - Improve Access to ID Card and Driver Licensing Services
DOL2Go supports communities around Washington with a mobile unit that provides onsite services for people with barriers to visiting a traditional driver licensing office. Register and Learn More
05/22/2024 - PEAR Advisory Meeting – Virtual
Co-creating the work with community, industry, and government.
05/23/2024 - PEAR Team Meeting – Virtual
Implementing the work of the state and under the direction from the Office of Equity.
05/30/2024 - Depository Institutions Expanding Services for Immigrants
Financial Organizations or Depository Institutions can receive information on how to become a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA). CAAs are persons or entities who are authorized by the IRS to assist individuals and other foreign persons who do not qualify for a Social Security Number but who still need a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Register and Learn More.
June 2024
06/04/2024 – Identifying Appraisal Errors
Learn how to identify appraisal errors and find ways you can support accurate appraisals. This event is focused on information for the mortgage industry. Register and Learn More.
July 2024
07/30/2024 - Financial Empowerment Network - Virtual
Learn how the financial empowerment network is serving immigrant communities and the resources they have available. Register and Learn More.
August 2024
08/13/2024 - PEAR Advisory Meeting – Virtual
Co-creating the work with community, industry, and government.
08/15/2024 - PEAR Team Meeting – Virtual
Implementing the work of the state and under the direction from the Office of Equity.
Future Events
Regular meetings:
DFI-Hosted Community & Industry Meetings, PEAR Quarterly Meetings, Language Access and intentional inclusion of immigrants and refugees, and Down Payment Assistance.
Connecting community and industry events:
Financial industry leaders (winter) and business lending (spring).
DFI continues to work with agency, industry, and community partners to narrow the wealth gap through homeownership. As specific tools and strategies are developed, additional events will be scheduled.