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NCRC Announces New Housing Counseling Training Series

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) recently announced a new three-session training series designed specifically for housing counselors to deepen their understanding of fair housing rights, responsibilities and enforcement requirements. The interactive series, Fair Housing Navigator: A Guide for Housing Counselors, will provide practitioners the tools and knowledge needed to help clients navigate housing challenges, […]

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212 Community Development Organizations Call On Congress To Restore CDFI Funding That Boosts Growth

Congress should reassert the power of the purse by restoring Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) funding and programming recently frozen by the Executive Branch, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and 211 local community development advocates urged in a letter to legislators on Friday, February 28.  “Investing in CDFIs should not be a partisan issue,”

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CFPB Dismissing Lawsuit Against Capital One Betrays Consumers

In response to reports that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) dismissed its lawsuit against Capital One for defrauding consumers out of more than $2 billion in interest payments on savings accounts, NCRC released the following statement: “The dismissal action today from the CFPB sends a signal that big corporations can bamboozle consumers and suffer

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NCRC Announces New SNAP E&T Workforce Development Training Series

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) today announced a new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Workforce Development training series as part of the 3-year $1.3 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).  The series will provide community-based organizations and job-training providers with the tools and resources necessary to build

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NCRC Opens New Housing Counseling Services Grant Application As Part Of Its Field Empowerment Fund

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) today opened applications for a new Housing Counseling Services (HCS) grant application within its already well-established, multi-year Field Empowerment Fund (FEF).  Through a partnership with KeyBank, $2.5 million has been allocated for direct-to-client housing counseling services that will be awarded in three rounds:  2025 Round: $850,000  2026 Round: $850,000 

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Next Generation Of Community Development Leaders: Join NCRC For The Emerging Leaders Reception At The 2025 Just Economy Conference

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) invites young professionals to join us for the Emerging Leaders Reception, March 26, from 5 to 6 pm ET during the 2025 Just Economy Conference. The conference schedule includes an array of sessions on organizing, policy advocacy, community and economic development with leaders working towards a just economy. NCRC’s Emerging Leaders Reception*

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NCRC Statement On Sec. Bessent’s Freeze Of CFPB

In reaction to reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has frozen all activity at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) released the following: “Stopping the work of the CFPB means inviting scammers and swindlers into working families’ bank accounts,” said Jesse Van Tol, President and CEO of NCRC. “It means

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Member Applications Now Open For NCRC Fellowship For Equitable Development

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is launching the fourth year of its transformative fellowship program that matches top-level master’s degree students with esteemed community development organizations.  The NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development offers a unique opportunity for fellows to gain hands-on experience, kickstart their professional development and contribute to innovative projects. In return, organizations

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NCRC Announces 3 Winners in #JustEconomy Spirit Contest

Winners will receive a ticket to the 2025 Just Economy Conference in Washington, DC, March 26-27, as well as a two-night stay at the Washington Hilton.  Congratulations to Carolyn Conant, Moab Area Community Land Trust (MACLT); Amanda Clark, Dominican Center; and Jamie Frey, Finanta (formerly Community First Fund), our winners of The National Community Reinvestment

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Join NCRC’s #JustEconomy Spirit Contest and Win Exclusive Conference Access!

From January 7-17, post a memorable story from a past Just Economy Conference or Summit or a photo of Just Economy/NCRC logo merchandise* on social media with the hashtag #JustEconomy and you could win a free Just Economy Conference ticket. The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) launched a social media spirit contest to raise awareness

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NCRC Receives $1.3 Million USDA Grant For SNAP Workforce Development Programs

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) received a $1.3 million, three-year grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide workforce development programs, education and employment services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Employment and Training system (SNAP E&T). The grant will help NCRC’s network of more than 700 member organizations across the country

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