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Resource and Events Calendar

The Division of Consumer Protection would like to promote events in the community related to Consumer Protection and Public Advocacy awareness and education. If you have an event that you would like to promote, please complete the Event Submission Form online or download a PDF version to submit to our office.

Title Event Date Location Description
National Insurance Awareness Day -

National Insurance Awareness Day is observed on June 28, and is the perfect time to review your insurance policies and determine whether any of your needs have changed. 

Resources:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - CMS.gov: 

FEMA - National Insurance Flood Program: https://agents.floodsmart.gov/articles/national-insurance-awareness-day

HealthCare.gov:  How can I get consumer help if I have insurance? https://www.healthcare.gov/how-can-i-get-consumer-help-if-i-have-insurance/

New York State Department of Financial Services: 

Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC): Insurance Consumer Protection, https://www.occ.treas.gov/static/ots/exam-handbook/ots-exam-handbook-1380.pdf
Military Consumer Month -

July is recognized as Military Consumer Month, an annual observance to increase awareness of consumer protections and financial readiness for servicemembers, veterans, and military families. Military families make enormous sacrifices for our nation, but as a result of their service, they often face some unique financial challenges.

Resources:

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - Financial resources for serving servicemembers, veterans, and military families

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - July: Month of the Military Consumer

Military Consumer (joint initiative) - Military Consumer, Your Tool for Financial Readiness 

National Credit Union Association (MyCreditUnion.gov) - Military Consumer Month, Protect Yourself and Your Financial Footprint 
Spot the Scam! Presentation - North Collins Public Library - 2095 School St. North Collins, NY 14111

What are some common scams? What are the red flags one should watch for to identify these scams? What tips will prevent you from becoming a victim?
Independent Health Foundation - Good for the Neighborhood Event - Mt. Olive Baptist Church - 701 East Delavan Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215

GOOD FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD

A healthy neighborhood starts with a healthy family, and a healthy family starts here.

Established in 2006 by the Independent Health Foundation, Good for the Neighborhood is a free, community-based wellness program that brings health-related training and tools to areas where access to health care is limited. Individuals and families are encouraged to manage and improve their health by attending quarterly health fair style events and workshops. Good for the Neighborhood offers valuable health and wellness resources to participants where they live, work and play.

 

Free Health and Wellness event to the community happening at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Tue Aug 6th, 2024 - 10 to 11:30 am
 

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

701 East Delavan Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14215

 
The Senior Safety Summit - William-Emslie Family YMCA - 585 William Street, Buffalo, NY, 14206

The NY StateWide Senior Action Council, NYS Senior Medicare Patrol, and the Erie County Department of Senior Services presents: The Senior Safety Summit on August 29, 2024 from 9 am - 12 pm at the William-Emslie Family YMCA.

Fraud, Scams & Resource Fair

Hear from experts, services, and community organizations committed to ensuring the safety and protection of your financial and healthcare needs. 

  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Better Business Bureau
  • Buffalo Police Department
  • Evans Bank
  • Erie County Senior Services
  • Niagara County Investigator
  • NYS Division of Consumer Protection
  • NYS Senior Medicare Patrol

All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

To RSVP, please contact 800-333-4374.