Video: Your Membership, Your Benefits: A Closer Look at NCRC Membership, August 2024
Online Event Archive Recorded: August 21, 2024 Are you making the most of your NCRC Membership? Do you know NCRC offers health equity expertise and subgrant opportunities? Join us to learn what resources, services, content and networking opportunities your membership includes and how being a NCRC member can help you in your fight for a
NCRC Launches Health Equity Investments Office Hours
Once a month, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will hold Health Equity Investments Office Hours, a new series of live open discussions hosted by NCRC Director of Health Equity and Impact Devin Thompson. Each session pair will focus on a different topic at the intersections of community-led development, health justice and investor accountability. The
Scholarship Opportunity for HUD-Certified Housing Counselors to Attend NCRC’s Just Economy: Detroit
HUD-certified housing counselors are eligible for scholarships to attend the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s Just Economy: Detroit summit on September 24. The scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cover registration and parking fees. Why You Should Apply: Expand your knowledge: Dive into cutting-edge strategies and emerging approaches to increase access to housing.
NCRC’s Van Tol on Section 1071 Ruling: Common Sense Prevails Over Frivolous Greed
A Texas court rightly upheld the CFPB’s recent Section 1071 rule collecting data on small business loans. The separate CRA lawsuit should fail too.
Video: Winning Strategies for CDFIs in Special Purpose Credit Programs
Online Event Archive Recorded: August 15, 2024 Join NCRC for Just Economy Conversations, a series of online discussions addressing America’s racial and socio-economic divides. Experts from NCRC and our network will share ideas and strategies to make a Just Economy a national priority and a local reality. The first in the series, “Winning Strategies for
NCRC CDF Entrepreneur Spotlight: NuPathways Rx Pharmacy
This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s Community Development Fund. NuPathways Rx Pharmacy is a minority and woman-owned small business started by Geraldine C. Okwuonu, B.S, PharmD, President/Pharmacist in Charge. Can you share a brief overview of your business and what inspired you to start it? NuPathways Rx
Video: 2025 Just Economy Conference Call for Sessions
Online Event Archive Recorded: August 15, 2024 Add your voice and expertise to the 2025 Just Economy Conference. This webinar will go over the session proposal process and answer any questions. From March 26-27, advocates, allies, practitioners and funders will be coming together in Washington, DC. Together, we’ll share ideas, learn and ask hard questions
NCRC Comment on the AHP Application Process.
(Download) August 19, 2024 RE: FHLBank Affordable Housing Program Competitive Application Process To Whom it May Concern: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) request for information regarding the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) application process. NCRC engaged in dialogue with our member organizations including
A Disappointing Jobs Report, A Global Sell-off And A Quick Reset: August 2024 Race, Jobs And The Economy Update
The latest jobs report was worrisome. News since has been better. So where does the US Economy stand in summer 2024?
Pennsylvania’s Hospital Merger Speedrun Will Hurt Patients. Here’s How They Can Do Better Next Time.
A $14 billion hospital merger that threatens to bring new hardship to rural Pennsylvanians was abruptly approved earlier this month, thwarting community expectations of a slower and more stringent review of the deal. The marriage of Jefferson Health and the Lehigh Valley Health Network creates the state’s second-largest nonprofit hospital system, affecting 30 hospitals and
ANALYSIS: Capital One-Discover “Community Benefits Plan” Contains Less Than $5 Billion In New Value
A detailed critique of the community benefits plan released by Capital One as part of its attempted merger with Discover.
NCRC Comment on Duty to Serve Plans
(Download) August 9, 2024 Marcea Barringer Supervisory Policy Analyst Attention: Duty to Serve 2025-2027 RFI Federal Housing Finance Agency, Ninth Floor 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20219 Dear Ms. Barringer: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s proposed Underserved Markets Plans for 2025-2027 submitted
If You Want More Housing, Build Less Parking: Local Zoning Lessons For The Housing Affordability Crisis
The affordable housing crisis requires exercising all available policy tools — including local zoning rules about parking spaces.
Call for 2025 Just Economy Conference Session Ideas
Add your voice and expertise to the 2025 Just Economy Conference. The conference takes place March 26-27 in Washington, DC, and is preceded by NCRC’s member-only Hill Day on March 25. This is the national event for community, business, foundation, policy and government leaders who want a nation that not only promises but delivers opportunities
Just Economy Conversations from NCRC
Join NCRC for Just Economy Conversations, a series of online discussions about how to solve America’s persistent racial and socio-economic wealth, income and opportunity divides. We’ll bring together experts from NCRC and our network of community and national leaders to offer ideas, insights and practical strategies on how to make a Just Economy a national
10 Things To Know Before Applying For A Business Loan
As you are thinking about applying for a business loan, whether as a startup or an existing business owner with years of experience running a business, it is important to consider and review the following steps prior to submitting your application to maximize your chances of success in securing capital for your business. 1. Understand
NCRC Announces 2025 Just Economy Conference Program Committee
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) announced on August 1, 2024, its inaugural Just Economy Conference Program Committee. Every year, leaders from across the country vie for the chance to present new ideas and facilitate cutting-edge conversations at the Just Economy Conference. The program committee will help us identify the best proposals to bring to
NCRC’s Field Empowerment Fund For Nonprofits And CDFIs Opens Round Of Grant Applications
The FEF empowers NCRC members to level up established service lines through a catalytic injection of grant funding.
Benefits Of Approving $35B Capital One-Discover Merger Are Just 2% Of What Bank Claims, Community Advocates Write to Regulators
“$5 billion is an insultingly small tip to leave on a quarter-trillion-dollar tab,” said Jesse Van Tol, President and CEO of NCRC.
NCRC CDF Entrepreneur Spotlight: Vea Logistics, LLC
This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s Community Development Fund. Vea Logistics, LLC, is a minority-owned small business franchised partner of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, started by Justin Logan. Can you share a brief overview of your business and what inspired you to start it? At
NCRC’s Jesse Van Tol Provided Remarks At Capital One – Discover Hearing
NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol testified Friday, July 19, at a public hearing on the proposed Capital One-Discover merger. Here are his prepared remarks: Good Morning, I’m Jesse Van Tol, President and CEO of NCRC. This merger is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad idea. And I could just end my testimony
NCRC’s Kevin Hill Provided Remarks At Capital One – Discover Merger Hearing
NCRC Senior Policy Advisor Kevin Hill testified Friday, July 19, at a public hearing on the proposed Capital One-Discover merger. Here are his prepared remarks: Hello, I’m Kevin Hill with NCRC. The OCC and the Federal Reserve must deny Capital One’s application to acquire Discover Bank. This merger would further consolidate the credit card industry,
Regulators Must Block Capital One-Discover Merger, 138 Community Organizations Write In Comment Letter
A day after Capital One announced support from four community organizations, 138 others blasted the proposed Capital One-Discover merger in a letter.
NCRC Statement On Capital One’s Promises To Marginalized Communities
A Capital One-Neighborworks deal resembles ‘a backdoor endorsement of the merger and a serious conflict of interest just as OCC and Fed staff review the deal.’
NCRC comment on FHLB Bank Mission
(Download) July 12, 2024 To Whom it May Concern: NCRC appreciates this opportunity to comment on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) request for information (RFI) regarding the mission of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB) and their support of affordable housing and community development. The FHFA must sharpen the FHLBank mission statement and performance