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Field Notes

Stories about economic justice challenges and solutions across the nation and the work and impact of NCRC members in their communities.

Fireside chat with Mayor Randall Woodfin and NCRC Board Chair, Catherine Crosby at The 2022 Just Economy Conference

By / / Events, Field Notes / 18 minutes of reading

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 […]

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NCRC Member Profile: City of Dayton Human Relations Council

By / / Field Notes / 3 minutes of reading

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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DCWBC ShopHer Profile: Kelem

By / / Field Notes / 2 minutes of reading

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

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NCRC Member Profile: Gary Housing Authority

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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, 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

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NCRC Member Profile: HomesteadCS

By / / Field Notes / 3 minutes of reading

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

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NCRC Member Profile: Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City

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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, 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 Member Profile: City of Tampa Housing and Community Development

By / / Field Notes / 3 minutes of reading

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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NCRC Member Profile: Center for Habitat Reconstruction “CRH”

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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, Center for Habitat Reconstruction (CRH), in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from CRH’s Lawyer Jorge Maldonado. Tell us about your organization’s mission/focus area. CRH is the only 501(c)(3) in Puerto Rico dedicated to leveraging vacant and abandoned properties

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NCRC Member Profile: Homeownership Council of America

By / / Field Notes / 3 minutes of reading

NCRC’s membership includes more than 600 community-focused organizations in 44 states. Here’s an introduction to one of them, Homeownership Council of America, in Santa Ana, CA, from HCA’s Chief Operating Officer Lupe Hernandez. Tell us about your organization’s mission/focus area. Homeownership Council of America is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit. Our mission is to bring equity

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NCRC Member Profile: Newcap, Inc.

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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, Newcap Inc., in Oconto, Wisconsin, from Newcap CEO & President Cheryl Detrick. Tell us about the organization’s mission/focus area. Newcap’s mission for over 50 years has been to move people from poverty to opportunities and economic security,

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