New FedNow Rules Lack Fraud Protection
The final FedNow rules announced today by the Federal Reserve Board lack protection against scams and fraud, which, if unaddressed, could leave consumers exposed when the payment service launches next year, warns advocates at the National Consumer Law Center, National Consumers League, and National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC).
NCRC Hires Alisha Felder as Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services
Meet Alisha Felder, the new Human Resources and Administrative Services Director at NCRC. Alisha will be critical in leading the HR department’s day-to-day operations.
Combating Racism and Inequality in America with Democratic Ideals and Advocacy
A keynote speech by NCRC Senior Advisor Josh Silver at the annual conference of Building Alabama Reinvestment.
2022 Advocacy Week Policy Agenda for the 117th Session of Congress
2022 Advocacy Week Policy Agenda 117th Session of Congress CONTENTS Photo by: ©tonktiti – stock.adobe.com Investing in a Just Economy Our 2022 Advocacy Week Policy Agenda serves to prepare attendees of NCRC’s Advocacy Week to meet with their members of Congress during our Just Economy Conference. It is a call to action on three core
Next Generation of Community Development Leaders: Join NCRC for the Emerging Leaders Reception at the 2022 Just Economy Conference
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) invites young professionals to join us for the Emerging Leaders Reception, Monday, June 13, 2022, from 5 to 6 pm ET in Washington, DC, during the 2022 Just Economy Conference.
NCRC Member Profile: HomesteadCS
NCRC’s membership includes more than 600 community-focused organizations in 44 states. Here’s an introduction to one of them, HomesteadCS in Lafayette, Indiana, from their Executive Director, Marie Morse. Tell us about the organization’s mission/focus area. We work in 10 Indiana counties. Our mission is to provide education and other resources to increase affordable, sustainable housing
NCRC Congratulates Jerome Powell for Second Term as Federal Reserve Board Chair
We look forward to continuing to work with Jerome to finalize new CRA rules that will increase lending, investments and services to low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color.
NCRC Congratulates Lisa Cook On Her Confirmation To The Federal Reserve Board
Her confirmation comes at a critical time for communities all across the country.
DCWBC ShopHER Profile: Batax Bule
Today, we spoke with Metrini Geopani Weaver, owner of Batax Bule. Batax Bule is a globally inspired and ethically sourced fashion, jewelry and home textile design studio based in Washington, DC, and one of the women-owned, small retail businesses located at ShopHER.
U.S. Bancorp, NCRC, CRC Announce $100 Billion Community Benefits Plan
U.S. Bancorp today announced a more than $100 billion, five-year community benefits plan, developed in partnership with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and the California Reinvestment Coalition (CRC), as part of the planned acquisition of MUFG Union Bank.
Historic Overhaul Of Lending Equity and Community Reinvestment Act Rules Presents Crucial Opportunity To Heal National Divides
NCRC Applauds Rigorous Work To Overhaul Community Reinvestment Act In Consultation With Stakeholders
Wealth And Opportunity Divides Haunt Immigrant Families For Generations
My immigrant parents are still running the small-town corner store they bought half a century ago. I’m left to pick up the shattered pieces of their dream.
NCRC Community Development Fund And Hera Hub Jointly Launch Technical Assistance Programs For Small-Business Owners
Launch And Growth Academies Provide Resources And Networking Opportunities For Entrepreneurs
NCRC Hires Estee Smith As Healthy Communities Director
Meet Estee Smith, the new Healthy Communities Director at NCRC. Estee will be integral in the oversight of workforce development and SNAP program staff activities. Estee comes to NCRC from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), specifically within PBS KIDS and PBS Station Services, where she was the community engagement manager. Prior to PBS, Estee served
NCRC, Partner Groups Urge Federal Reserve To Require Deposit Insurance and Supervision For All Financial Institutions That Receive Master Accounts
The Federal Reserve should require all financial institutions seeking direct access to the Fed’s central bank payment systems to obtain deposit insurance and to be subject to consolidated supervision.
NCRC, Partner Groups Submit Letter to Federal Reserve on Requiring Deposit Insurance and Supervision For All Financial Institutions That Receive Master Accounts
(Download) April 22, 2022 Ms. Ann E. Misback Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20551 Submitted electronically to regs.comments@federalreserve.gov Re: Docket No. OP-1765: Supplemental Notice and Request on Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests. Dear Secretary Misback: The Center for Responsible Lending, National Community Reinvestment
DCWBC ShopHer Profile: The Elm Shop
This week we talked with Elaine Myada, owner of The Elm Shop and participating vendor at ShopHER. The Elm Shop is a women’s boutique that curates unique and beautiful items that support Black-owned businesses and HBCUs across the country.
NCRC Hails CFPB Resurgence In First Six Months Under New Leadership
Nation’s Sole Dedicated Consumer Watchdog ‘Back On Duty’ Under Chopra
Don’t Bet On Cryptocurrency Curing The Racial Wealth Divide
Media coverage of the first Black crypto millionaire is meant to show anyone can do it. But upon further exploration, it shows the opposite.
NCRC Member Profile: Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City
NCRC’s membership includes more than 600 community-focused organizations in 44 states. Here’s an introduction to one of them, Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City from their Homeowner Services Director, Kylie Navarro. Tell us about your organization’s mission/focus area. Habitat for Humanity builds homes, communities and hope. We know there are more than 13,000 families in
2022 Just Economy Conference Featured Speaker: Anand Giridharadas
We’re thrilled to announce Anand Giridharadas will be a keynote speaker for the 2022 Just Economy Conference! Giridharadas is the author of the international bestseller Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World, The True American: Murder and Mercy in Texas, and India Calling: An Intimate Portrait of a Nation’s Remaking. A former
CFPB Should Encourage Lenders to Look for Less Discriminatory Models
(Download) March 11, 2022 The Honorable Rohit Chopra Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Via email RE: CFPB Tools for Ensuring That Creditors Do Not Rely on Discriminatory Models Dear Director Chopra: On behalf of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Upturn, and Zest AI, we write to urge the Consumer
NCRC Supports Michael Barr Nomination To Federal Reserve Board
“Few people know more about the Community Reinvestment Act than Michael Barr.”
NCRC Member Profile: City of Tampa Housing and Community Development
NCRC’s membership includes more than 600 community-focused organizations in 44 states. Here’s an introduction to one of them, City of Tampa Housing and Community Development (HCD), from HCD’s Manager Kayon Henderson. Tell us about your organization’s mission/focus area. The City of Tampa’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) division plays a lead role in the development
NCRC CDF Hires Nayeli Pelayo As Operations Manager
Meet Nayeli Pelayo, the new operations director for the NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC CDF). Nayeli will be integral in the daily management and internal operations of NCRC CDF.
