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for August 15, 2025

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

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Views

How Municipalities Can Better Leverage AFFH’s Community Engagement Requirement

By Nichole Nelson

All Americans deserve to live in inclusive communities where everyone has access to the resources that their communities desperately need. But a federal program designed to make that happen is going underused by local officials who often aren’t aware of its existence. If properly utilized, the program’s provisions towards creating more equitable housing outcomes would give neighborhoods a vital boost in uncertain economic times. [Read more]

Understanding SNAP’s E&T Programs And The Role Of Third-Party Providers

By Simon Wang

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides assistance to low-income individuals and families for food purchases. That basic support is, ideally, a platform for SNAP recipients to advance up the economic ladder. High-quality educational opportunities, job and career training, and support services are important in helping those receiving SNAP benefits achieve economic self-sufficiency. [Read more]

News

NCRC: Regulators Should Reject Circle’s Application For “The Most Dangerous Banking Charter Of The Century”

By NCRC

Stablecoin issuer Circle’s application for a national trust bank charter should be denied because of the company’s poor track record of compliance and the high likelihood it would harm consumers and communities, three dozen community organizations wrote Wednesday to regulators. [Read more]

Events

Group Counseling Session: Leveraging Influencers And Partnerships For Market Growth

August 19, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

Strategic collaborations can take your business to the next level, but knowing how to effectively leverage influencers and partnerships is key to maximizing your reach. [Register here]

Effective Financial Management Coaching And Counseling – Part 1

August 19, 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET

Join us for Effective Financial Management Counseling – Part 1, the first in a powerful series designed to sharpen your skills and elevate your impact. This session lays the foundation for delivering confident, client-centered financial counseling. Learn strategies to build trust, assess financial health, and guide clients toward sustainable, informed decisions. [Register here]

Advanced Financial Planning & Cash Flow Strategies: Plan For Long-term Growth

August 28, 10:00 am EDT – 11:30 am ET

Strong financial planning and cash flow management are critical for sustaining and scaling a successful business. In this advanced-level webinar, we’ll dive deeper into financial strategies that help business owners anticipate challenges, make data-driven decisions, and strengthen long-term stability. [Register here]

In The News

Government Job Cuts Take A Bite Out Of Chicago's Economy

By Judith Crown, Crain's Chicago Business

“The federal government has played a unique role in the labor history of Black Americans,” economic researcher Joseph Dean wrote in a February report by the Washington, D.C., nonprofit National Community Reinvestment Coalition. [Read more]

On Our Radar

Criminalization And Forced Treatment Undermine Real Solutions To Homelessness

By Kyle Moon, Health Affairs

Although framed as bold new solutions to the homelessness crisis, these strategies have existed for more than 40 years, and evidence on their impacts consistently shows they fail to reduce homelessness and often lead to adverse health consequences. Instead of confronting the structural forces that create and sustain homelessness, these strategies shift responsibility onto those most harmed by the policy failures that perpetuate this crisis. [Read more]

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.