Add your voice and expertise to the 2026 Just Economy Conference. The conference takes place April 13-14 in Washington, DC, and will be followed by NCRC’s member-only Hill Day on April 15. This is the national event for community, business, foundation, policy and government leaders who want a nation that not only promises but delivers […]
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The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) opened the enrollment period for its Housing Counseling Network (HCN) today. Established in 2008, HCN provides operational oversight and technical assistance for US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved housing counseling agencies. HCN offers its agency members the opportunity for industry networking and shared learning opportunities. NCRC
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The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) announced today it is extending the application period for its new Housing Counseling Services (HCS) grant program to May 30, 2025, for new select geographies. The HCS program, a part of the well-established, multi-year Field Empowerment Fund (FEF), was launched in February through a partnership with KeyBank. The current
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The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will host the 2026 Just Economy Conference on April 13-14 in Washington, DC, with their members-only Hill Day occurring on April 15. Mark your calendars now, because 2026 will be here before you know it. You do NOT want to miss the national event for community, policy, government, business
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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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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,”
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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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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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
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*
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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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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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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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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Meet Roxana “Roxy” Smith, new Director of Relationship Development at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition Community Development Fund (NCRC CDF). Roxy will be instrumental in efforts to drive economic mobility and provide access to capital for underserved communities. Her work involves spearheading fundraising initiatives, cultivating corporate and philanthropic partnerships, developing new business opportunities and delivering
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