Carol Johnson Elected Chair Of NCRC Board Of Directors
by NCRC
Carol Johnson is now Board Chair of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, after the full Board ratified her nomination in late March. Johnson has held key civil rights leadership roles at local, state and national levels across the past 25 years. [Read more]
News
NCRC Statement On President Trump’s Attempt To Illegally Fire Congressionally-Confirmed NCUA Board Members
by NCRC
“The president can’t just fire people the Congress confirmed for years-long terms. The Constitution isn’t a set of suggestions. It’s a framework for responsible government built on co-equal branches with carefully balanced responsibilities and interwoven accountability. It’s also something thousands of patriots fought and died to win, protect, update and uphold." [Read more]
Views
Fellowship Programs: A Catalyst for Lasting Change and Systemic Impact By Dia Henderson, NCRC
Much like local communities need investment to build their untapped potential, so do young professionals. Leadership development programs like NCRC’s Fellowship for Equitable Development (FED) are essential in cultivating the future of community economic development and its leaders. Learn more about the variety of impactful experiences several of our current FED fellows have had the opportunity to contribute to over the past year and apply for NCRC's FED program by April 30th to be the change you'd like to see in our country! [Read more]
NCRC And Its Members Expand Fair Banking Options In Underserved Communities
By Nicole Rothstein, NCRC
Imagine relying solely on predatory payday lenders or prepaid debit cards to secure the funds needed to meet your daily expenses. This is the reality for the 5.6 million households in the United States without access to the financial services that a bank or credit union can provide to historically underserved communities.[Read more]
Research
The Recessionary War On Workers: April 2025 Race, Jobs And The Economy Update
By Joseph Dean, NCRC
The economy added 228,000 jobs in March, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%. In the midst of a brewing trade war and talks of a potential recession, the job gains caught forecasters off guard. We should note that the reference periodfor the establishment survey ended on March 12, meaning the effects of the latest tariff announcements and stock market meltdown were not factored into this latest jobs report. [Read more]
Events
Breaking Barriers to Homeownership: Challenges Faced by Buyers
April 22, 2 - 3:30 pm ET
This dynamic webinar will explore the key challenges that homebuyers face on the path to homeownership – including rising housing costs, credit barriers, limited housing inventory and systemic inequities.[Register here]
Unveiling Challenges In Fair Lending: Navigating The 2025 Landscape
April 23, 2 - 3:30 pm ET
This engaging 90-minute webinar is designed to equip housing counselors with essential knowledge and practical tools to navigate the evolving landscape of fair lending in 2025. Join us for an in-depth look at key regulatory changes, common discriminatory lending practices, and actionable strategies to better support clients in the homebuying process.[Register here]
Meeting The Moment: Empowering And Equipping The Most Vulnerable In A Shifting System
April 24, 2 - 3:30 pm ET
Navigating our current shifting landscape can be complicated and downright confusing for the most resourceful and economically stable among us; imagine how marginalized populations and the most vulnerable amongst us must feel. Spend time brainstorming ways to empower and equip those likely to be most adversely impacted. [Register here]
In The News
This City Purchased 347 Market-Rate Apartment Units To Convert Them Into Affordable Housing
by Meghan Cook, Good Good Good News
A 13-year study by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition found that gentrification impacted at least 135,000 Americans, with Black and Hispanic communities facing the highest rates of displacement in major cities. [Read more]
On Our Radar
Making Hospital Tax Break Work For Communities
By Lown Institute Hospital Index
Nonprofit hospitals are exempt from most taxes, a benefit worth billions each year. In exchange for this investment, we expect hospitals to give back to their communities in financial assistance and community health programs. However, with little regulation of this expectation, some hospitals spend far and above their tax breaks, while others fall millions short. [Read more]
Resources
Work And Meet At The Just Economy Club It's aDC hubfor 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]
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