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How your insights help us at the Federal Reserve
Every once in a while, the Fed may invite you to answer a survey, join a roundtable, or be part of a focus group. Here’s why we’re knocking at your door—and why you should answer.
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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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![Perspectives from Main Street: The impact of COVID-19 on communities and the entities serving them [2021]](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/perspectives-from-main-street-survey-2021.jpg?w=1024)
Perspectives from Main Street: The impact of COVID-19 on communities and the entities serving them [2021]
The spread of COVID-19 and the many efforts to slow it are impacting communities throughout the nation. To best respond to this crisis, information is needed about the scope and scale of challenges in various communities. This report offers findings of a survey designed to collect information on the effects of COVID-19 on low- to…
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[Watch] Envisioning a US economy that works for everyone
Imagine that racial and gender gaps in the labor market did not exist. Would economic benefits extend beyond people no longer facing disparities? A team of Federal Reserve community development experts created a data simulation to find out. In this webinar, learn what it reveals. Watch on demand.
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[Watch] Innovative Models to Create a More Equitable Lending Landscape for Underserved Entrepreneurs
When COVID-19 hit the US, it became clear that millions of Americans and small businesses were disconnected from the banking system. This Connecting Communities webinar covers partnerships and programs created to help fill the capital void for the small businesses struggling most. Watch on demand.
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How much could US states gain by closing racial and gender gaps in the labor market?
Imagine that racial and gender gaps no longer exist in the labor market. Would economic benefits extend beyond people no longer facing disparities?
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The Federal Reserve’s proposal to modernize CRA, explained
In the 40+ years since the CRA was enacted in 1977, the way banking is conducted has changed. It’s just one reason the Fed is looking to update the regulation we use to evaluate banks under the law.
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What is the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)?
Congress enacted the Community Reinvestment Act in 1977, requiring banks to reinvest in the communities in which they operate. Here’s why the law was needed and why it’s still relevant today.
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Through research, Bina Shrimali strives to understand and right factors that hold people back
Get to know Bina Shrimali and her approach to community development research at the San Francisco Fed.
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Perspectives from Main Street: COVID-19’s continued impact on low- to moderate-income communities [2020]
Throughout 2020, the Federal Reserve surveyed nonprofits, financial institutions, government agencies, and other community organizations to understand the effects of COVID-19 on low- to moderate-income communities and the entities serving them. Here’s what they found.