Just News

for February 28, 2025

News and views from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. Find more at ncrc.org.

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Announcements

Last Chance To Apply To Host A 2025-2026 Fellow

Today is the final day that we are accepting applications from NCRC member organizations to host a graduate-level fellow for the 2025-2026 school year. [Apply now]

News

CFBP Dismissing Lawsuit Against Capital One Betrays Consumers

By NCRC

“The dismissal action today from the CFPB sends a signal that big corporations can bamboozle consumers and suffer no consequences," said Jesse Van Tol, President and CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. [Read more]

Views

The Federal Workforce, The Creation of the Black Middle Class, and its Tenuous Future: A Black History Month Reflection

By Joseph Dean

The federal government has played a unique role in the labor history of Black Americans. Attacks on the federal workforce are essentially attacks on Black wealth. [Read more]

Events

Introduction To SNAP Employment And Training 

Tuesday, March 4, 2 - 3 pm ET 

This webinar will provide participating agencies with an overview and greater understanding of the SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) programs. [Register here]

Prepping For The Tax Season: Tips For Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Thursday, March 6, 10 am - 12 pm ET

Tax season can be a stressful time for business owners. In this session, tax professionals will guide you on strategies to organize financial records, leverage business deductions, and maximize tax efficiency. [Register here]

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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. [Read more]

Learning & Training Hub
Register for NCRC's catalog of professional development courses. [Learn more]

Research And Reports
We have an extensive library of research and reports that dates back many years! [View all]

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]

Sign And Share The Just Economy Pledge
 Help us expand the movement for a Just Economy. [Sign and Share]

Member Hub
NCRC members: Don't forget you have access to our member hub! Learn more about membership here. You can join as an organization or an individual.