Equitable Development
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![[Watch] Approaches to and Lessons Learned from Community-Engaged Research](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/connecting-communities-community-engaged-research.jpg?w=1024)
[Watch] Approaches to and Lessons Learned from Community-Engaged Research
In this Connecting Communities webinar, hear examples of how community-engaged methods can highlight the experience of workers and jobseekers. Watch or listen on demand.
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Project highlights factors that influence Black business owners’ attitudes about debt
Data and conversations help inform reasons why Black businesses can be hesitant to apply for credit and emphasize the need for more education about the loan underwriting process.
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Community Perspectives Survey: Insights from the field—Economic conditions in low- and moderate-income communities
The 2024 Community Perspectives Survey, conducted nationally by the Federal Reserve, provides an overview of economic conditions in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. The first report examines key findings in the areas of housing, employment, financial stability, health, education, small business and access to technology.
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A rural foundation for success in community conversation
As a Community Development Regional Manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Erika Bell helps amplify people’s voices.
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, July 2024
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the July 2024 Beige Book.
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National Disability Institute and city partners push for an inclusive economy accessible to all
People with disabilities are more likely to be unbanked and underemployed. The National Disability Institute has a plan and the right partners—including the Cleveland Fed—to change this pattern and make the economy more accessible for everyone.
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New playbook shows how and when key investments can drive sustainable change in communities
Strategies for addressing climate, health, and economic vulnerabilities come to life in a new playbook designed to build more resilient communities.
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The quarterly catch-up, Q2 2024
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between April 1 and June 30, 2024, on topics affecting marginalized communities.
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![[Watch] The Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2023](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1920-x-1280-CC-July-13.jpg?w=1024)
[Watch] The Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2023
In this Connecting Communities webinar, researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors shared findings from the survey on trends in financial well-being. Based on the survey results, they answered attendees’ questions about the financial conditions among low- and moderate-income populations.
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Intermediary connects projects, people, and dollars
Invest Appalachia and the Fed have joined forces to help rural communities and small towns turn investment-worthy ideas into investment-ready ones.