Author: Jennie Blizzard
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Javier Silva elevates the perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities around climate resilience and health economic outcomes
At work, Javier Silva brings together two distinct but important worlds of community development and the Spanish language. “In community development I try to help areas that are underserved and need attention on health equity and climate resiliency /adaptation—two of our team’s thematic focus.”
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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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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.
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Bank examiner Jessica LeVeen Farr bridges community development and regulatory worlds
Atlanta Fed bank examiner Jessica LeVeen Farr has a background in bank financing and community development. The dual experiences have proved invaluable in her current role supporting banks’ complying with the Community Reinvestment Act by investing in the communities they serve.
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Creative funding and relationships shape affordable housing efforts in central Nebraska
Discover how the Central Nebraska Economic Development District champions affordable housing in rural Nebraska. Executive Director Judy Petersen shares innovative strategies and financing mechanisms for delivering housing solutions in small communities.
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Music teacher plants roots in rural Nebraska town
Discover how a dedicated music teacher, Doug Erb, rooted himself in rural Nebraska, navigating the challenges of finding affordable housing and contributing to community growth.
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Blossom Johnston does good by strengthening nonprofits in rural Idaho
Blossom Johnston’s strong connection to nature in rural communities, and her passion for children, led her to Idaho almost 40 years ago.
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Regional groups use funding, skills training to build capacity in Appalachian communities
Together, Appalachia Funders Network and the Appalachian Regional Commission leverage each other’s networks to help bridge funding gaps — what they consider an essential ingredient in capacity building.
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Lifting voices: The power of Fed community development advisory councils
The Fed involves community development advisory councils to consider diverse perspectives from low-income communities when making decisions about monetary policy.
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Bridging the rural digital literacy and connectivity divide in New Mexico
Maria Chaparro and Bob Bunting share how authentic community input, coupled with intentional collaboration, is advancing digital inclusion in rural Doña Ana County, New Mexico.