Stories about economic justice challenges and solutions across the nation and the work and impact of NCRC members in their communities.
Part One of a three-part series examining how banks are performing two years on from pledging tens of billions of dollars to advance racial equity.
NCRC’s membership includes more than 600 community-focused organizations in 44 states. Here’s an introduction to one of them, Affordable Homeownership Foundation, from their Executive Director, Jason Schulz.
NCRC’s membership includes more than 600 community-focused organizations in 44 states. Here’s an introduction to one of them, Inclusive Action for the City, from their Development and Content Manager, Marco Covarrubias. Tell us about your organization’s mission/focus area. Inclusive Action for the City (IAC) is a community development organization whose mission is to bring people …
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NCRC’s membership includes more than 600 community-focused organizations in 44 states. Here’s an introduction to one of them, UPI Loan Fund, from their Executive Director, Kerwin Brown. Tell us about your organization’s mission/focus area. We are based in Phoenix, Arizona, primarily serving the unbanked and underbanked and Black and Brown communities. Our vision is to …
Urban heat islands and historic redlining are combining to put the most marginalized people in the country on the front lines of the climate crisis.
Mayor Randall Woodfin and NCRC Board Chair, Catherine Crosby discuss neighborhood revitalization and developing programs that reduce homeownership and affordable housing barriers in their communities. Moderator: Ed Gorman, Chief Community Development Officer, NCRC Speakers: Catherine Crosby, Board Chair, NCRC, Mayor Randall Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham Transcript: NCRC video transcripts are produced by a third-party transcription service …
NCRC’s membership includes more than 600 community-focused organizations in 44 states. Here’s an introduction to one of them, City of Dayton Human Relations Council, from their Deputy Director, Joann Mawasha. Tell us about your organization’s mission/focus area. Established in 1962 by the Dayton City Commission, the Dayton Human Relations Council (HRC) enforces civil rights, provides …
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This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s DC Women’s Business Center’s ShopHER, a pop-up incubator for women-owned small businesses in the DC Metro Region. Kelem is a women-owned business that sells clothing, jewelry, and accessories from Ethiopia. Co-founded by Tensae Haile and Winta Teferi. What is the name of …
This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of ShopHER, a pop-up incubator for women-owned small businesses in the DC Metro Region. This week we talked to Ebony McMillian, owner of Bermuda Triangle Vintage Clothes, a vintage clothing and accessories brand.
NCRC’s membership includes more than 600 community-focused organizations in 44 states. Here’s an introduction to one of them, Gary Housing Authority from their Executive Director and CEO Taryl Bonds. Tell us about your organization’s mission/focus area. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for community redevelopment by providing affordable and market-rate housing choices and …
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 …
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.
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’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 …
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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 …
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