These are stories about the work and impact of NCRC members in their communities. What are the economic justice needs and solutions in your community? Submit your story ideas.
For nearly two decades, November has been recognized as National Family Caregivers month to spotlight the more than 40 million caregivers who provide unpaid support to aging parents, spouses, the disabled and friends.
Caregivers Face Additional Financial Strains That Limit Retirement Funds Read More »
With the holiday shopping season going into overdrive, it is important to pay tribute to Native Americans. Now when we say to pay tribute, we literally mean pay, with money, by making purchases from Native American small businesses.
How to Pay Tribute to the Nation’s Native American Heritage Read More »
As we celebrate and recognize Native American Heritage Month this November, it is vital to acknowledge their growing population, socio-economic challenges and advancements in comparison to other ethnic groups.
The Economic Reality of Native Americans and the Need for Immediate Repair Read More »
While it is clear the racial wealth divide grows sharply with age, there is very little understanding of retirement security best practices for low-wealth seniors.
Poor Old People: The Graying of Racial and Gender Wealth Inequality Read More »
The CRASF membership works with financial institutions, state and local organizations as well as government to provide Community Reinvestment Act training and assistance, community advocacy, affordable housing, small business training and loan acquisition assistance.
From “Just a Job” to Executive Director Read More »
Becoming a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) has allowed the Louisville Housing Opportunities and Micro-Enterprise Community Development Loan Fund, Inc. (LHOME), a NCRC member organization, to provide affordable housing and facilitate small business startups in low- to moderate-income (LMI) areas of the city.
NCRC’s Community Benefits Agreement Is Helping LHOME Bring Fair Lending to Louisville Read More »
In this Q&A, SHA Director of Public Policy Veronica Beaty discusses the importance of affordable housing and the organization’s recent policy objectives.
Member Spotlight: Sacramento Housing Alliance Read More »
Ever since the abolition of slavery more than 150 years ago, African Americans have been suffering from oppressive structures that uphold poverty. These enduring systems have resulted in the income and wealth disparities between Black and White communities we see today
Reparations Can Help Bridge The Racial Wealth Divide Read More »
To honor our Hispanic and Latino members during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining the spotlight this month on four leaders whose work embodies what it means to give everyone in our communities a chance at economic justice.
Member Spotlight: Q&A with José Antonio Ramírez Read More »
To honor our Hispanic and Latino members during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining the spotlight this month on four leaders whose work embodies what it means to give everyone in our communities a chance at economic justice. Angel Figueroa is the co-founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the I-LEAD Charter
Member Spotlight: Q&A with Angel Figueroa Read More »
To honor our Hispanic members during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining the spotlight this month on four leaders whose work embodies what it means to give everyone in our communities a chance at economic justice.
Member Spotlight: Q&A with Aidza Antonio Thomas Read More »
To honor our Hispanic members during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining the spotlight this month on four leaders whose work embodies what it means to give everyone in our communities a chance at economic justice.
Member Spotlight: Q&A with Will Gonzalez, Esq Read More »
Community benefits agreements (CBAs) are a way for banks to spell out, in writing, how they will satisfy CRA requirements when they merge. The agreements are between banks and community groups.
As a result of the Trump Administration’s rollback of affordable healthcare and harsh cuts to affordable housing opportunities, many Americans are struggling with access to quality healthcare and stable housing. The combined toll of both of these issues, as well as pervasive and persistent discrimination, consistently put LGBTQ groups among the most affected. For decades,
Deep-rooted discrimination impacts health of LGBTQ community Read More »
Jaime Weisberg is the senior campaign analyst at the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD), a member organization of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC).
Member spotlight: Q&A with ANHD’s Jaime Weisberg Read More »
