This week, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and the South Alabama Center for Fair Housing (SACFH) filed a request for reconsideration of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) determination in a fair housing complaint the two organizations submitted in 2017.
Housing and Civil Rights Groups Call for Homeowner Assistance Fund to Avoid New Wave of Foreclosures and Devastating Effects for Communities of Color
This has been a bad week for the OCC’s disastrous CRA rule. First, we won our preliminary battle in federal court by demonstrating that we have standing to sue the agency. And now, the trade organizations that represent bankers have also called for the OCC to withdraw its rule.
NCRC applauds Trade Groups’ Call on the OCC to Withdraw Flawed CRA Rules Read More »
NCRC surveyed 938 small business owners across nine metropolitan areas from October 23, 2020, to December 29, 2020. The purpose of the survey was to determine whether small business owners explored other options, such as lease and loan modifications to save their businesses, and if so, did they access them.
As a member and supporter, you’ll gain immediate access to the Just Economy Forum, our online community where you can exchange ideas and network with other members committed to economic justice. You’ll also gain access to members-only research tools and content on NCRC’s Member Hub, and to member discounts for the annual Just Economy Conference and other events and training.
Join our newly created individual membership platform; the Just Economy Club Read More »
“The harm caused by the Trump Administration’s unlawful evisceration of anti-redlining rules is real and urgent. We are pleased the court rejected the Trump Administration’s shameful attempt to evade accountability for gutting a crucial anti-redlining law. We will continue to press forward in our case to protect marginalized communities and return the protections of the Community Reinvestment Act from the Trump Administration’s continued unlawful grip.”
The NCRC Housing Rehab Fund, LLC (NCRC HRF) announced today completion of phase one of the Franklin County affordable housing initiative designed to increase home ownership for low- and moderate-income Ohio residents.
For instructions and NCRC’s sample comment letters, please visit:
www.ncrc.org/TreasureCRA
Submit a CRA comment to the Federal Reserve Read More »
We’re inviting you now: what conversations do you want to lead? What new ideas can you bring to the table to help us imagine and create a just economy?
Call for Submissions: Speak at the 2021 Just Economy Conference Read More »
Today, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) launched a new online forum for members to communicate with each other, and a new online hub to access members-only research, resources and content.
NCRC launches online forum and content hub for members Read More »
I applaud President Biden for signing four executive orders today that will help advance the goal of racial equity. The order directing HUD to address the nation’s long history of systemic racism in housing is of particular importance to us. Acknowledging the federal government’s role in perpetuating segregation, including the lasting impacts of redlining, is essential to addressing America’s ever growing racial wealth divide.
Mark your calendar and register now for the 2021 Just Economy Conference, NCRC’s flagship annual event. The conference will be online May 3-4, with more programming before and after.
Registration is Open for NCRC’s Just Economy Conference Read More »
The confirmation of Janet Yellen is an important first step on the road to economic recovery.
Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary Read More »
Rebuilding vulnerable communities reeling from the economic ravages of COVID-19 pandemic will require a heightened public-private partnership—one defined not just by resolute individual and entrepreneurial initiative, social enterprise, and nonprofit capacity-building, but also by thoughtful and visionary public policy re-envisioned with these communities in mind.
A Steely National Resolve Is Needed to Achieve an Equitable Recovery Read More »
Jenn Jones, Chief of Membership and Policy at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, today was appointed Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
NCRC executive Jenn Jones appointed chief of staff at HUD Read More »
