Economic Development
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[Watch] Putting the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to Work in Your Community
How can banks and nonprofits effectively partner to fund CRA-eligible programs and projects? In this webinar, nonprofit leaders and bankers share their tips. Watch on demand.
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Don’t drink the water? Challenges and rewards of replacing lead service lines
Regular exposure to even small amounts of lead endangers health, yet millions of lead service lines supply drinking water to homes, schools, and other facilities. Find out more about the lead service line issue and possible solutions.
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Native CDFI Network uses Federal Reserve data to highlight the impact of investing in Indian Country
“Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) know the needs of the communities they serve. Placing the funds in the hands of those CDFIs produces better results,” says Pete Upton, Executive Director for the Native360 Loan Fund and interim CEO for the Native CDFI Network (NCN).
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Perspectives from Main Street: The impact of COVID-19 on communities and the entities serving them [2022]
This report offers findings of a survey designed to collect information on the effects of COVID-19 on low- to moderate-income people and communities and the entities serving them in 2022.
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New efforts elevate community voices in assessments of economic conditions
The Federal Reserve Beige Book covers a variety of perspectives on economic matters Fed decisionmakers use to guide their monetary policy decisions. Here’s what you need to know about new sections that highlight conditions in low- and moderate-income communities.
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Centering tribal values to improve prosperity in Native American communities
By centering their traditional values in their economies and ways of life, many Native communities in the United States are making progress towards higher levels of prosperity.
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How the pandemic affected savings and debts, and how we can build wealth for all
There were large wealth gaps before the pandemic and rising prices are straining families’ resources. Yet there’s hope for an equitable and inclusive wealth recovery.
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[Watch] The Economic Well Being of US Households in 2021
In this webinar, Federal Reserve experts discuss how families fared in 2021 across a range of dimensions including how parents fared through the pandemic, employment outcomes, retirement decisions, and broader family finances. Watch on demand.
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Exploring student loan alternatives and postsecondary financing innovations
Many students take on debt to pay for postsecondary education and training, but other options are available. Here’s what experts told us at a recent conference.
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4 ways the CRA encourages banks to work hand-in-hand with their neighbors
The Community Reinvestment Act can help lenders chart a different future for low-and moderate-income neighborhoods. Here are four examples.