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for February 21, 2025

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Announcements

NCRC Announces New SNAP E&T Workforce Development Training Series

By NCRC

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition recently announced a new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Workforce Development training series as part of the 3-year $1.3 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

NCRC Opens New Housing Counseling Services Grant Application As Part Of Its Field Empowerment Fund

By NCRC

“This new program will not only help many American families receive the support they need to stay in their homes and grow their generational wealth during these turbulent times, but also it shows the good work that can be done when banks are willing to enter into dialogue,” said Jesse Van Tol, NCRC President and CEO. “We worked hard with KeyBank to identify an effective path forward. These grants and the direct services they will fund are the first harvest from that hard work. We persisted and now we are seeing the benefits of this persistence.” [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

News

Next Generation Of Community Development Leaders: Join NCRC For The Emerging Leaders Reception At The 2025 Just Economy Conference

By NCRC

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition invites young professionals to join us for the Emerging Leaders Reception, March 26, from 5 to 6 pm ET during the 2025 Just Economy Conference. The conference schedule includes an array of sessions on organizing, policy advocacy, community and economic development with leaders working towards a just economy. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

Views

How NCRC Is Fighting To Preserve Government Data – And How You Can Help

By Jason Richardson

At NCRC, we have a saying: Data drives the movement. Data supports our organization’s policy priorities and community-centered programming. Data serves to lift up the voices of those in the communities we advocate for. However, unfettered access to this crucial data is now at risk. There is understandably a lot of anxiety right now about the future of data collection and availability and the effects it will have on the everyday work of our members. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

Federal Worker Layoffs And Political Conflict Create An Uncertain Future: February 2025 Race, Jobs And The Economy Update

By Joseph Dean

In January, the economy added 143,000 jobs while the unemployment rate receded a tenth of a percentage point to 4.0%. The private sector added 111,000 jobs in January, all in the service sector. Gains from November and December were made upward by 100,000 jobs. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

Events

Nuts & Bolts Of One On One Counseling

Live Webinar | Thursday, February 27, 2 - 3:30 pm ET

Gain insider knowledge on program requirements, compliance strategies, and best practices to strengthen your agency’s impact. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of housing counseling! [Register here ([link removed] ) ]

Consumer Advocacy Week 2025

Live Virtual | March 10-14 , 8 am - 5 pm ET

Join a national coalition that aims to elevate the many rules issued by the CFPB and FTC that may become the object of attacks in the current political climate. For more information, visit here ([link removed] ) . [Register here ([link removed] ) ]

In The News

Johnston Square: Development Without Displacement

by Matt McCarney, Baltimore Fishbowl

Preventing displacement of current residents is a top concern for RJSNO and ReBUILD Metro as revitalization proceeds. A 2019 study conducted by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition determined that Baltimore experienced the fifth-highest rate of gentrification from 2000 to 2013, with five neighborhoods displacing an average of 673 Black residents. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

On Our Radar

Chicago Non-Profit Transforming Vacant Land Stripped By Redlining, Other Discriminatory Practices.

By Blanca Rios and Terrell Brown, ABC

"For generations, if the only thing you've ever seen is a vacant lot, sometimes it's difficult to imagine what else could be here," said Ghian Foreman. Foreman leads the Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative. It's a nonprofit working to transform 205 acres of vacant land through its Terra Firma initiative. The project focuses on revitalizing neighborhoods across what the organization calls the Mid South Side. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

Resources

Work And Meet At The Just Economy Club

It's a DC hub for nonprofits and the social sector, around the corner from the White House. Move your team into a private office or host your meetings and events or hang out in the lounge. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

Learning & Training Hub

Register for NCRC's catalog of professional development courses for community development leaders. [Learn ([link removed] ) more ([link removed] ) ]

Research And Reports

We have an extensive library of research and reports that dates back many years! [View all ([link removed] ) ]

Racial Wealth Snapshots

Browse our catalog of socioeconomic briefs. [View all ([link removed] ) ]

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America should not only promise but deliver to all Americans opportunities to build wealth and live well. Sign and share the pledge to help us expand the movement for a Just Economy. [Sign and Share ([link removed] ) ]

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Fair Lending Tool

Use our interactive tool to produce a report on mortgages, small business lending and bank branch networks for any city, county or metro area in the nation. [Access the tool here ([link removed] ) ]

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