We spotlight community development’s vital role in a strong and healthy economy.
Everyday economic challenges and opportunities are important indicators of how the economy is doing. Are workers able to find and keep jobs and advance in their careers? Can families afford their homes? Do small business owners have access to capital to help their companies grow? Understanding experiences like these helps the Federal Reserve pursue its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability.
Fed Communities explores how people experience the economy. We share what the Fed learns about people’s economic concerns, challenges, and successes.
Who we are
Created in 2020, Fed Communities connects, amplifies, and provides real-world context for the Federal Reserve’s community development research and engagement across the United States. Our mission is to help stakeholders understand and address the economic issues impacting people’s daily lives, particularly in lower- and middle-income communities.
What we do
Our small team of Federal Reserve staff elevates community development research, practice, and innovation around the country. Combining research and data with stories of people’s experiences, we offer an informative and meaningful view of how communities are navigating today’s economic landscape. We highlight innovative approaches that support a stronger economy and financial system in which everyone can participate and prosper.
What we offer
- Our articles, features, and stories bring together research, informed insights, and lived experiences to explain and contextualize key economic issues.
- Our tools help to make community development data accessible and actionable.
- Our virtual events give audiences a front-row seat to timely conversations about economic issues affecting lower- and middle-income communities.
Issue areas we cover
For those focused on economics and personal finance education in classrooms and communities, Federal Reserve Education offers free, trusted resources.
The Fed Communities Team
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Connect with Fed community development research and outreach professionals.
Meet our leadership
Get to know the Federal Reserve leaders advising and guiding Fed Communities
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The Federal Reserve System
We thank the 12 Federal Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors for their contributions to Fed Communities.
