To help mitigate this decline in employment from turning into a homeownership crisis, the CARES Act provides two protections.
Homeowners Rights and Resources During the COVID Crisis Read More »
Conditions in our environment where we live, work, learn and play affect a range of health outcomes. Now, faced with a global pandemic, we are learning just how detrimental viral diseases are for struggling communities.
Coronavirus And The Social Determinants Of Health: Part 2 Race Read More »
Administration Filed Log on the Last Day of the CRA Comment Period, Continues to Withhold Key Details and Substance of Communications from the Public. Democracy Forward, Community Development Orgs Call Out OCC’s Hollow Claims to Accountability, File Request for Full Records.
Help for homeowners is a major part of the CARES Act, the law recently passed to support our economy as we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is Mortgage Forbearance and How are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Making it Happen Read More »
It is elderly shop owners who are stacking cans of soup, packing bottles of juice and soft drinks into coolers, making sure we have bread, milk, eggs and our local newspaper.
My Parents Have Always Been Essential Workers Read More »
It’s too early to know if social isolation or COVID-19 will kill more people in the long run.Â
Building Healthier Communities Through Intergenerational Connections Read More »
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) submitted two comment letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) on the agencies’ proposed rule changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
NCRC Submits Comment Letters on Proposed Changes to CRA Read More »
The $2 trillion federal stimulus plan enacted late last month to help businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is already overwhelmed and falling short.
Small businesses need more from Congress and agencies in COVID-19 emergency funding Read More »
Missing Records Include Data and Analysis Cited in OCC and FDIC’s Plan, Which, if Adopted, Would Reduce Investment in Low- and Moderate-Income Communities
Student loan borrowers now have more benefits to consider when planning for the potential financial impact from coronavirus.
What you need to know about student loans and the coronavirus pandemic Read More »
The one thing that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed is that a full quarantine is an option for the wealthy only, and by the wealthy, the 1%. Only they will survive this pandemic with limited changes to their lives.Â
Only the 1% Will Survive COVID-19 Pandemic Intact Read More »
Health inequities in the United States have seemingly been exacerbated during the recent coronavirus outbreak. Unfortunately, prior to this pandemic, certain groups like low-income families, patients who do not speak English as a primary language and people of color were among the most susceptible to be treated unfairly and lack appropriate access to care and resources.
Moment of Trust: How Healthcare Professionals and Systems Can Advance Health Equity Read More »
It can be even harder to prevent scams right now because people 65 and older aren’t interacting with as many friends, neighbors and senior service providers due to efforts to slow the spread of disease.
Beware of scams related to the coronavirus Read More »
Amid COVID-19, we can see the need for both expert advice and ideas that are specific to a community.
Learning from COVID-19 about Community-led Change Read More »
Those who serve as financial caregivers for older adults or people with disabilities may have unique worries and challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Tips for financial caregivers during the coronavirus pandemic Read More »
