Learning from COVID-19 about Community-led Change
Amid COVID-19, we can see the need for both expert advice and ideas that are specific to a community.
Field Notes
Stories about economic justice challenges and solutions across the nation and the work and impact of NCRC members in their communities.
Spreading Like a Virus: Xenophobia, Racism and COVID-19
When the coronavirus first began to spread widely across the world, anti-Asian sentiments soon began to follow.
Community Participation in Fair Housing Planning Process Under Threat
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a new proposed rule to change the affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) rule of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). This new proposal aims to set back years of progress by no longer enforcing meaningful community participation in the AFFH process. Without the crucial input of local community members who face housing inequalities, the new rule eliminates the main elements of accountability meant to address discrimination and inequality.
Eliminating Financial and Physical Barriers to Housing for People with Disabilities in Philadelphia
Accessible and affordable housing is a prevalent issue in major cities. In 2016, Philadelphia was found to have the highest disability rate among the ten largest cities in the U.S. with 16% of Philadelphians identified as having a disability.
Rural America Is Also Facing An Affordable Housing Crisis
People experiencing homelessness in rural areas are often referred to as the “hidden homeless.”
NCRC Civil Rights Testing Finds Discriminatory Practices in Housing
The practice of restricting neighborhoods to certain races or incomes was a significant part of America’s segregated past. Discrimination in lending and housing is generally less overt than it used to be, but it’s still a problem.
Caregivers Face Additional Financial Strains That Limit Retirement Funds
For nearly two decades, November has been recognized as National Family Caregivers month to spotlight the more than 40 million caregivers who provide unpaid support to aging parents, spouses, the disabled and friends.
How to Pay Tribute to the Nation’s Native American Heritage
With the holiday shopping season going into overdrive, it is important to pay tribute to Native Americans. Now when we say to pay tribute, we literally mean pay, with money, by making purchases from Native American small businesses.
The Economic Reality of Native Americans and the Need for Immediate Repair
As we celebrate and recognize Native American Heritage Month this November, it is vital to acknowledge their growing population, socio-economic challenges and advancements in comparison to other ethnic groups.
Poor Old People: The Graying of Racial and Gender Wealth Inequality
While it is clear the racial wealth divide grows sharply with age, there is very little understanding of retirement security best practices for low-wealth seniors.
From “Just a Job” to Executive Director
The CRASF membership works with financial institutions, state and local organizations as well as government to provide Community Reinvestment Act training and assistance, community advocacy, affordable housing, small business training and loan acquisition assistance.
NCRC’s Community Benefits Agreement Is Helping LHOME Bring Fair Lending to Louisville
Becoming a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) has allowed the Louisville Housing Opportunities and Micro-Enterprise Community Development Loan Fund, Inc. (LHOME), a NCRC member organization, to provide affordable housing and facilitate small business startups in low- to moderate-income (LMI) areas of the city.
Member Spotlight: Sacramento Housing Alliance
In this Q&A, SHA Director of Public Policy Veronica Beaty discusses the importance of affordable housing and the organization’s recent policy objectives.
Reparations Can Help Bridge The Racial Wealth Divide
Ever since the abolition of slavery more than 150 years ago, African Americans have been suffering from oppressive structures that uphold poverty. These enduring systems have resulted in the income and wealth disparities between Black and White communities we see today
Member Spotlight: Q&A with José Antonio Ramírez
To honor our Hispanic and Latino members during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining the spotlight this month on four leaders whose work embodies what it means to give everyone in our communities a chance at economic justice.
